Some incidents of violence in Haiti have hindered rescue workers trying to help earthquake victims, a top official leading the U.S. government's relief efforts said Sunday.
U.s. Official: Violence In Haiti Hindering Aid Work
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Sun, 01/17/2010 - 8:52pm
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