Haiti

For the US Military, a baffling rise in suicides

James Dao and Andrew W. Lehren, The New York Times | Thursday May 16, 2013

After Spc. Freddy Hook, a medic with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, killed himself in 2010, the trail of possible causes seemed long.

Hurricane Sandy kills two in Haiti, heads to Bahamas

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 25, 2012

Hurricane Sandy barreled towards the Bahamas on Thursday as a powerful category two storm, after battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba and claiming three lives so far.

Clintons land in Haiti to showcase industrial park

Associated Press | Monday October 22, 2012

The Haitian government is hosting Hillary and Bill Clinton, a delegation of foreign investors and a crowd of celebrities on Monday to showcase the marquee project of the US aid effort since the 2010 earthquake.

Tropical Storm Isaac drenches Haiti; heads toward Cuba, Florida

Associated Press | Saturday August 25, 2012

Tropical Storm Isaac swept across Haiti's southern peninsula early Saturday, bringing flooding and at least three deaths while adding to the misery of a poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake.

Tropical storm Isaac makes landfall in southern Haiti

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 25, 2012

Tropical Storm Isaac made landfall on Haiti's southern coast early on Saturday, lashing the impoverished Caribbean nation with driving rain and gale-force winds, US forecasters said.

No region immune to Europe crisis: World Bank chief

Thursday July 19, 2012

World Bank President has warned that most regions of the world will be hurt by the EU debt crisis.

Mobile money plan stumbles at start in Haiti

Associated Press | Monday June 11, 2012

The U.S. government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are promoting easy money transfer by cellphone.

After 70 years, Dengue vaccine in sight

Wednesday June 6, 2012

French drug company Sanofi could unveil a vaccine in September 2012 for Dengue, the breakbone fever that could help prevent 100 m cases of infection each year.

Sandra Bullock to be honored for her charity work

BANG Showbiz | Saturday May 5, 2012

The Blind Side actress Sarah Bullock will be honoured for her charity work.

Shakira up for top charity award

Press Trust of India | Monday March 5, 2012

Colombian superstar has been nominated for a prestigious award in Spain in recognition of her charity work.Shakira

Former FIFA Vice President Warner to sue Trinidad paper

Associated Press | Saturday February 25, 2012

Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner says he plans to sue a Trinidad newspaper that he accuses of libel and defamation regarding stories involving funds slated for Haiti reconstruction efforts.

Obama proposes $770 million fund for Arab countries

Tuesday February 14, 2012

US President Barack Obama has proposed a fund of nearly $800 million to boost reforms in Arab countries.

Sean Penn made Haitian Ambassador

Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 17, 2012

Sean Penn has become an ambassador at large for Haiti, where he has spent the last two years helping with relief efforts.

Haiti trip was life-changing: Kim Kardashian

Press Trust of India | Friday December 23, 2011

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says her trip to Haiti was "emotional" and "life-changing".

Oprah Winfrey visits Haiti earthquake victims

Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 14, 2011

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has jetted in to earthquake-ravaged Haiti to join actor Sean Penn on a visit to a camp set up for victims.