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An autonomy referendum in Santa Cruz could turn bloody.
Electoral arithmetic dominates Tuesday's fierce turf battles.
Egyptians will take to the streets on Sunday, Hosni Mubarak's 80th birthday.
Central American presidents are at a food crisis summit on Wednesday.
Politics is poised for change as a constitution is put to voters next week.
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Rising risk: US deep recession
Wednesday, May 7
Food prices, particularly rice, have surged this year, fuelling inflation and increasing political tensions across the region.
A: After almost eleven years in power, Bertie Ahern this week steps down as the Irish Taoiseach to be replaced by Brian Cowen...«
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