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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Former Haitian exile Gerard Latortue was sworn in Friday as the country's prime minister, promising to united the country after months of bloodshed and political strife that led to the ouster of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Under heavy security, Latortue took the oath of office in front of a crowd of 200 people, saying he was happy to serve his country. "This is an occasion for hope for all Haitians," he said. "Together we will form a responsible government that respects its institutions, and I will see that every dollar given to development projects will be well spent."...