81.  In Washington meanwhile, White House spokesman Michael McCurry said the US government recognized Preval as the winner, and praised Haitian officials for the orderly voting process.

82.  A senior Haitian official denied US suspicions that Aristide had been seeking to control the military by bringing his supporters into the security force.

83.  Berger and Talbott are set to meet with top Haitian officials including President Rene Preval.

84.  The official said the contents of the Haitian documents were not as important as Haitian officials had said.

85.  The US military has sought to distance itself from its Haitian counterparts while Haitian military officials have sought here to portray themselves as working closely with US troops.

86.  Venezuelan President Rafael Caldera however refused to grant refuge to Biamby and Haitian officials said the chief of staff was also considering exile in Panama.

87.  Military strongman Raoul Cedras will resign as armed forces chief on Monday, Haitian officials said Sunday, ending three years of bloodshed and repression.