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`Twenty people killed in Haiti road accident`

`Twenty people killed in Haiti road accident`


Twenty people were killed in a major accident on a highway south of Haiti`s capital, hospital offi...

Pak UN peacekeepers jailed for Haiti sex abuse


Three Pakistani police in the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti have been found guilty of sexual abus...

Two Pakistani UN soldiers jailed for raping Haitian boy


The soldiers were found guilty by a Pakistani military tribunal in Haiti and will serve their terms...
Haiti`s Prime Minister resigns after four months

Haiti`s Prime Minister resigns after four months


Garry Conille`s resignation has plunged Haiti into political paralysis in the midst of rebuilding ef...
Haiti President attacked while walking

Haiti President attacked while walking


Witnesses said that rocks were thrown at Haitian President Michel Martelly from behind the Universit...
Haiti police force best body for security: UN

Haiti police force best body for security: UN


Haiti`s government should concentrate on building up national police force, a senior US diplomat sai...
Haiti, DR may facing big quake period: Scientists

Haiti, DR may facing big quake period: Scientists


: Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic could be in for a period of periodic powerful earthqu...
UN hit by two new child sex cases in Haiti

UN hit by two new child sex cases in Haiti


The United Nations said Tuesday that two cases of "sexual exploitation" of children by UN police wer...
Haiti`s `Baby Doc` admonished for leaving capital

Haiti`s `Baby Doc` admonished for leaving capital


Jean-Claude Duvalier is under a judicial investigation for crimes during his brutal, 15-year rule.
At least 38 dead in Haitian shipwreck off Cuba

At least 38 dead in Haitian shipwreck off Cuba


At least 38 people died on Saturday when a boat carrying Haitian migrants sunk off the coast of Guan...
Study links tropical cyclones to earthquakes

Study links tropical cyclones to earthquakes


US researchers said today they have found evidence that tropical cyclones in Haiti and Taiwan were f...
Newly appointed Haiti culture minister dies

Newly appointed Haiti culture minister dies


The office of President Michel Martelly said in a statement that Henriquez died of a brain hemorrhag...
Muhammad Yunus brings `social business` to Haiti

Muhammad Yunus brings `social business` to Haiti


Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus says he wants Haiti to have businesses that solve problems.
UN official in Haiti sacked in sex attack probe

UN official in Haiti sacked in sex attack probe


Uruguay announced it has sacked a Navy commander with the UN mission in Haiti after a video was circ...

Assam Rifles` Haiti contingent returns


The contingent played a significant role in conduct of peaceful elections in Haiti in October-Novemb...
`UN peacekeepers brought cholera to Haiti`

`UN peacekeepers brought cholera to Haiti`


UN peacekeepers from Nepal brought the strain of cholera to Haiti responsible for an epidemic that h...
UN force brought cholera to Haiti: Study

UN force brought cholera to Haiti: Study


Cholera has killed over 5,500 people, sickened over 363,000 others since it was discovered in Oct.
Chilean begins as UN peacekeeping chief in Haiti

Chilean begins as UN peacekeeping chief in Haiti


Mariano Fernandez Amunategui replaces Edmond Mulet, who left the job in late May.
Haiti`s `Baby Doc` Duvalier back before judge

Haiti`s `Baby Doc` Duvalier back before judge


Ex-Haitian Prez Jean-Claude Duvalier has been accused of corruption, embezzlement of public funds.
Haitians clean up after deadly storm; deaths at 25

Haitians clean up after deadly storm; deaths at 25


Haiti`s Civil Protection Department said the death toll was likely to increase.
Floods swamp earthquake-ravaged Haiti, killing 23

Floods swamp earthquake-ravaged Haiti, killing 23


Haiti is at risk of devastation from the wet weather due to its crumbling infrastructure.
Report questions official Haiti quake death toll

Report questions official Haiti quake death toll


A report commissioned by the US has contradicted the death toll figures given by the Haiti govt.
Report queries Haiti quake death toll, homeless

Report queries Haiti quake death toll, homeless


A draft report also raises questions about US aid for rebuilding Haiti.
Haiti PM softens stance on Clinton quake panel

Haiti PM softens stance on Clinton quake panel


Rouzier was nominated by Haiti`s Prez Michel Martelly to be prime minister.
Fighting hunger in hard-to-reach parts of Haiti

Fighting hunger in hard-to-reach parts of Haiti


Haiti has long struggled with malnutrition as a result of widespread poverty, a dearth of jobs and a...
US government revokes more visas for Haitians

US government revokes more visas for Haitians


Jon Piechowski declined to disclose the identities of the Haitians.
New President takes power in struggling Haiti

New President takes power in struggling Haiti


Michel Martelly promised to rebuild Haiti`s earthquake-devastated capital.
UN, donor nations voice concern over Haiti vote fraud

UN, donor nations voice concern over Haiti vote fraud


The United Nations and Haiti`s major donor nations, including the United States, have voiced concern...
UN, donor nations voice concern over Haiti vote fraud

UN, donor nations voice concern over Haiti vote fraud


Reversals in 18 legislative races raised doubts about legitimacy of process.
New Haiti President calls for `collaboration`

New Haiti President calls for `collaboration`


Michel Martelly may ask Unity`s Jean-Max Bellerive to stay on as Haiti`s PM.
Pop star declared Haiti President

Pop star declared Haiti President


Michel Martelly won the Haitian presidency with 67.57 percent of the vote.
Haiti again postpones Presidential Election results

Haiti again postpones Presidential Election results


The postponement is in the wake of disputes over some legislative races.
We need bulldozers, not tanks: Haiti`s Preval to UN

We need bulldozers, not tanks: Haiti`s Preval to UN


Haitian President urges the UN to transform its mission in the country.
US Navy ship brings aid for Haitian orphanages

US Navy ship brings aid for Haitian orphanages


The donated goods were collected in the aftermath of Haiti`s 2010 earthquake.
Haiti postpones results of presidential election

Haiti postpones results of presidential election


Haitians will have to wait at least a few more days to learn the preliminary results of their presid...
Haiti ex-dictator Duvalier hospitalised

Haiti ex-dictator Duvalier hospitalised


Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier is being treated for an undisclosed ailment.
Haiti run-off was mostly calm, counting underway

Haiti run-off was mostly calm, counting underway


Haitians voted on Sunday to elect president for their quake-scarred country.
Haitians face crucial presidential run-off vote

Haitians face crucial presidential run-off vote


Haitian voters prepare on Sunday to choose between a popular singer and a former first lady as the q...
Aristide returns to Haiti as key vote looms

Aristide returns to Haiti as key vote looms


US, France had pressed Jean-Bertrand ristide to step down amid a rebellion.
Haiti`s Aristide heads home before runoff vote

Haiti`s Aristide heads home before runoff vote


Jean-Bertrand Aristide lived in South Africa after his 2004 ouster.

UN peacekeeper from Nepal killed in Haiti


The UN says one of its peacekeepers has died in an apparent accident in a town north of the capita...
Aristide to return `very soon` to Haiti: Lawyer

Aristide to return `very soon` to Haiti: Lawyer


Haitian authorities have cleared the way for the ex-president to return.
Haiti`s Prez confirms 3-month term extension

Haiti`s Prez confirms 3-month term extension


Haitian Prez Rene Preval will stay in office for three more months as his country chooses a successo...
Haiti awaits vote results, Aristide backers protest

Haiti awaits vote results, Aristide backers protest


Haiti waited nervously to hear who would contest presidency in March runoff.
Aristide can have passport, hasn`t applied: Haiti

Aristide can have passport, hasn`t applied: Haiti


Former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide is eligible for a passport but has not applied for o...
Hillary meets with Haiti presidential candidates

Hillary meets with Haiti presidential candidates


The US has no plans to halt aid to quake-hit Haiti, said Secretary of State.
Hillary seeks to give Haiti `post-quake boost`

Hillary seeks to give Haiti `post-quake boost`


US secretary of state is scheduled to meet outgoing President Rene Preval.
Haiti cholera death toll tops 4,000

Haiti cholera death toll tops 4,000


Cholera has hit 10 Haitian provinces and has spread to Dominican Republic.
Haiti to release election results on Wednesday

Haiti to release election results on Wednesday


Haiti`s election commission has set a second round of elections for March 20.
Haiti candidate refuses to confirm exit

Haiti candidate refuses to confirm exit


The ruling party said it was pulling Celestin out of presidential run-off.