For two years, now-5-year-old Harouna and his 7-year-old sister, Beldo, were held in bush camps because their father couldn't afford to be in a position where he might have to pay a ransom.

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The conservative national party (Zelaya's opponents who he barely beat in 2005) is in a very strong position heading into the general election campaign which will be held on November 29, 2009 but has already began in earnest (Honduras has one of the longest election seasons in Latin America).

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In Utah polls, the governorship had appeared to be a lock for Republicans, who have held the position for 24 years.

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However, no parties were left in a strong enough position to form a new coalition government, meaning another election is scheduled to be held June 17.

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Some Vatican officials say the administration needs to be completely restructured, saying too much power is concentrated in the hands of the secretary of state, a position held by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone until Benedict's resignation in February.

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