HAVANA, March 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Haiti's council of "wise men" on Tuesday appointed former Foreign Minister Gerard Latortue as the new prime minister to replace Yvon Neptune, reports from the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince said.

    The seven-member council, which was formed last week with representatives of different social sectors, announced its decision before 6 p.m. local time (2300 GMT).Enditem