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Ranking America's Latest Troop Commitment

By Zubin JelvehJan 19th 2010 – 6:55PM

(Jan. 19) – The estimated 11,000 troops to be sent to Haiti in the next few weeks to aid in recovery efforts has meant yet another significant military commitment from the United States – even as thousands more troops are being sent to Afghanistan. As of September, the U.S. military had 379,000 troops stationed...

Violence Grows in a Desperate Haiti

By Michelle RuizJan 17th 2010 – 2:50PM
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(Jan. 17) -- Violence is increasing on the streets of Haiti in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake, as desperation gives way to looting and gang-related activity. The United States planned to have 12,000 troops in the region by Monday to speed up relief efforts and quell the rising anger. Looters armed with...

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