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AP - Zimbabwe's president has approved laws easing restrictions on political rallies and the media ahead of upcoming presidential elections.

Peacekeepers pushing Darfur rebels to ceasefire (AP)

New Zealand government sworn in after election victory (AFP)

Mexico investigates Interpol liaison (AP)

Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells (AP)

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,200 (AP)

Japanese girl makes her pitch for pro team (AP)

Tanker capture raises alarm over Somali piracy (AP)

Ships diverted after Saudi oil tanker hijacked (AP)

A photo of 2 little girls and a reunion in Congo (AP)

Congo rebels to pull back to allow talks (AP)

Australia temporarily shuts down navy (AP)

Poland awards dozens for saving Jews during WWII (AP)

De Villiers fears fatigue could stymie Springboks (AFP)

No positive sign from Mullah Omar on reconciliation: White House (AFP)

Grenades explode outside Mexican daily's offices (AP)

Somali pirates seize supertanker loaded with crude (AP)

Officials: Israel to free 250 Palestinian inmates (AP)

Struggle with China focus of Tibetan exile talks (AP)

Iraqi parliament debates security pact (AP)

Officials: Israeli mob boss killed in car bombing (AP)