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AP – Major world powers opened talks Thursday seeking an end to the grinding conflict in Afghanistan, drafting plans to hand over security responsibilities to local forces and quell the insurgency with an offer of jobs and housing to lure Taliban fighters to renounce violence.

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AP – Major world powers opened talks Thursday seeking an end to the grinding conflict in Afghanistan, drafting plans to hand over security responsibilities to local forces and quell the insurgency with an offer of jobs and housing to lure Taliban fighters to renounce violence.

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Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV – Since the Earthquake 10 days ago, an American non-governmental group has developed a system which delivers clean water to 150,000 residents of the Haitian capital each day.

International Action has located 28 water storage tanks in Port-au-Prince neighborhoods which are undamaged and able to hold at least 1000 gallons. The group is now paying local water truck drivers to fill these tanks in the poorest parts of the city.

International Action staffs are adding chlorine to each truckload of water. Each truck holds 3000 gallons of water and can make 5 trips a day to many parts of the city. So far, International Action is renting 10 trucks each day and plans on renting still more as roads are cleared of earthquake debris.

Since May of 2006, International Action has installed chlorinators on water tanks in Port-au-Prince. With 140 installations, the group has supplied clean water on a daily basis to 400,000 Haitians.

In the first three days after the quake, Dalebrun Esther, the Haitian director of the group, supplied 20,000 gallons of water to the poorest neighborhoods using the groups’ small truck tank. Now, he devotes his time to recruiting commercial truckers who normally haul water to wealthy neighborhoods and vendors who can pay higher sums for water. International Action is funding the truckers to reach poor neighborhoods in the crisis, and adding chlorine for safety.

International Action is developing a plan for rebuilding at least 23 water tanks damaged by the quake, and adding water tanks in those neighborhoods currently without water tanks. This effort will reach 2 million residents in a period of 5 years.

More funding, and more support from CAMEP – the city’s water agency, and even help from the US military now in Haiti could speed up the schedule. Groups who want to cooperate can reach International Action at www.HaitiWater.org or 202-488-0735. Staff are Lindsay Mattison, Youngmin Chang, and Jeffrey Sejour (Creole speaker). Chlorinatos are made by Norweco at Norwalk, OH and chlorine tablets are made by Arch Chemicals at Norwalk, CT.

Contact:
Lindsay Mattison, Executive Director
International Action
202-488-0735
http://www.HaitiWater.org

Source:
http://www.1888pressrelease.com/haiti/news/international-action-delivers-150-000-gallons-of-clean-water-pr-180064.html

Haiti is good choice for many couples looking to obtain an international divorce overseas. The process is very straightforward, there are no residency requirements to meet, and the costs are reasonable. Once you’ve decided on divorcing in Haiti, there are a few steps you need to take in preparation.

First, you must determine whether you are seeking to obtain a bilateral or a unilateral divorce. A bilateral divorce involves the mutual consent of both spouses regarding the legal dissolution of the marriage. A unilateral divorce involves consent by only one spouse, which is you.

The main reason to determine whether yours will be a bilateral or unilateral divorce is because not all jurisdictions recognize unilateral divorce. By contrast, bilateral divorces granted in Haiti are widely accepted and recognized as fully legal. You’ll need to carefully research whether or not your country of residence will accept a unilateral divorce before you prepare to obtain one.

You’ll need to contact a reputable law firm or business that specializes in international overseas divorces to help you plan your divorce. This will involve setting the court date, making travel arrangements, and in most cases, either arranging accommodations or recommending a place where you should plan to stay. You’ll be responsible for arranging for air travel, but the business you work with should offer guidance about airlines and entry requirements.

The next step in preparing for a Haitian divorce is to gather the documents you will need. These include a fact sheet that will include basic information about you, your spouse any children born in the marriage, among other things. You’ll also need a certified copy of your marriage certificate, birth certificates for your minor children, and a passport that will serve as proof of citizenship.

If a property settlement will be incorporated into the divorce degree, this should also be prepared, as well. If you’re seeking a bilateral divorce, you’ll need to bring a defendant’s waiver-grant of power of attorney notice that is notarized. The defendant is the spouse that does not appear in court.
With preparation, obtaining a divorce in Haiti is a simple, straightforward process for international couples. However, it’s important to ensure the process goes smoothly by investing in the services of a reputable business or attorney’s office that specializes in overseas divorce. If you have any doubts about a business that offers to facilitate your overseas divorce, choose a different one to avoid unnecessary costs and complications.

Walmart Donates $600,000 in Response to Haiti Earthquake
In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Walmart operations around the world and the Walmart Foundation today announced a $500,000 monetary donation to Red Cross emergency relief efforts in Haiti.

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Pittsburghers Struggle To Save Orphans On Verge Of U.S. Adoption
Two Pittsburgh sisters are among countless Haiti residents left homeless and in desperate need of help after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake ravaged the country’s capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.

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Mac developers band together to aid Haiti earthquake victims
Mac developers like Mike Piatek-Jimenez, Justin Williams, Peter Berglund, and several others have decided to donate proceeds of their software sales to charities working for the benefit of earthquake victims in Haiti.

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Haitian earthquake rumbles close to Plano
Though nearly 2,000 miles away, the recent earthquake that shook the island nation of Haiti also had a huge effect in Plano.

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International community moves to help quake-stricken Haiti
The international community has mobilized to send aid and rescue teams to Haiti in the aftermath of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that devastated the Carribean country Tuesday. Up to 40 rescue teams have registered for the relief effort and many countries have offered funds and materials. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday in a telephone conversation with Haitian President Rene Preval …

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Scores of frustrated travelers were delayed for over two hours at Kennedy Airport Saturday when a man breached security and then disappeared, officials said.

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Reuters – NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Tyco International Ltd director has agreed to pay New Jersey $5.6 million to settle a seven-year-old lawsuit alleging securities fraud.

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Ex-Tyco director settles lawsuit for $5.6 million