In early January 2006, DP World sent a dense three-page, single-spaced letter to the Department of Homeland Security promising to abide by all the U.S. government's port-security programs already in place.

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Are there contingency plans being developed by the U.S. government, with or without other governments, to actually go and provide security in Port-au-Prince and other parts of Haiti?

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Security has improved outside Port-au-Prince, even allowing pre-election campaign rallies, though these were brief affairs with many bodyguards attending.

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Other nations -- such as Argentina and Pakistan -- announced new steps to strengthen port security and prevent nuclear smuggling.

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Also, Secure-Me-Automated Security Testing offers two free port scans (one lengthy).

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There have been reports from the capital Port-au-Prince, that a lack of aid and security has led to looting and violence.

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Five people - including two policemen - were killed when protesters and security forces clashed in the Egyptian city of Port Said, officials say.

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Securing a second-opinion for Congress by quickly empanelling an independent group of experts to review the port and homeland security implications of the proposed deal.

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Sanaa, Yemen (CNN) -- Saudi Arabia's deputy consul was kidnapped in Yemen's southern port city of Aden Wednesday, two security officials there told CNN.

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Among those given a 15-year term were the leading policeman on trial, General Essam Samak, former chief of security in Port Said, and a second police official, Mohamed Saad, state media said.

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