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Scandal-struck Haiti UN peacekeeping mission to end

The United Nations Security Council votes unanimously for the scandal-struck Haiti peacekeeper mission to come to an end.

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Bus driver ploughs into parade in Haiti

At least 38 people have been killed and a dozen more injured in northern Haiti when a bus drove into pedestrians while fleeing from a separate accident.

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Haiti's ex-president Rene Preval dies at 74

The former Haitian president Rene Preval has died at the age of 74.

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Haitians begin Carnival celebration after confronting a hurricane, earthquake and political crisis.

Dressed as dragons and dancing in the streets, thousands of Haitians celebrated the opening of the country’s Carnival on Sunday (February 19) in the commune of…

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Businessman Moise confirmed as new president of Haiti

An electoral tribunal in Haiti has confirmed businessman Jovenel Moise as the country's new president

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UN's Ban-ki Moon apologizes for Haiti cholera epidemic

United Nations Secretary-General Ban-ki Moon has profoundly apologized for the world body’s role in the Island nation’s cholera outbreak, saying he “deeply regrets” the suffering and loss of…

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Haiti elects new president

Provisional results suggest Jovenel Moise has won the presidential election in Haiti. The political novice has won a majority in the first round, avoiding a second round runoff.

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Counting begins in Haiti's delayed presidential poll

Counting is under way in Haiti’s long delayed election.

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Haitians head to the polls to elect a president in a long-delayed election

Haitians are heading to the polls in a long-delayed presidential election.

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Big cholera vaccination campaign underway in Haiti

The country has been struggling with cholera since it was first brought in accidently in 2010 by UN peacekeepers

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Haiti announces agricultural aid campaign amid anger over hurricane help

When Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti a month ago, it didn’t discriminate – destroying everything in its path.

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More than 170 inmates escape Haiti jail

More than 170 inmates have escaped a jail in Haiti following a mass break out.

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Hurricane Matthew aftermath

Humanitarian agencies still assess the needs of people in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew.

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Video: Inside hurricane-ravaged Haiti hospital

The maternity unit at Beaumont hospital in Grand’ Anse, Haiti, lies in ruin.

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Dutch aid ship forced to quit Haitian port as crowds threaten security

A Dutch ship with 35 tons of aid is unable to dock in Haiti as huge crowds make landing impossible

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United Nations promises Haiti aid as Ban Ki-moon 'disappointed' with international response to hurricane

As Haiti is hit by food shortages and disease in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, UN Secretary General promises more aid.

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Haiti: Hurricane Matthew's aftermath

A week after Hurricane Matthew, the situation is still critical in Haiti.

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Cholera emergency hits Haiti

More than 200 cases of cholera have been reported in Haiti since Hurricane Matthew. However, health facilities in the hard-hit south have been destroyed or seriously damaged.

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WHO to send a million doses of cholera vaccine to Haiti

The death toll is mounting amid fears about security and cholera while thousands are rescued from widespread flooding in the southern United States.

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UN calls for a 'massive response' to help battered Haiti

1,000 dead – unofficial estimate 750,000 people in need of life-saving assistance 119 billion dollars appeal – UN The United Nations has called for a “massive response” to help Haiti in the wake of