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Haiti

World 4 years ago

Biden condemns 'horrific assassination' of Haitian president

"We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti," Biden said in a statement.

World 4 years ago

Haitian president assassinated at home in 'barbaric act'

He said the police and army had the security situation under control but gunshots could be heard throughout the capital after the attack, which occurred amid a rising wave of politically linked violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation.

Food 5 years ago

From bean to bar, Haiti's cocoa wants international recognition

Although small in the face of South America's giants, Haiti is slowly developing its cocoa industry, earning better incomes for thousands of farmers and refuting the stereotype that culinary art is the preserve of wealthy countries.

Health 5 years ago

Haiti voodoo leaders prepare temples for coronavirus sufferers

Haiti's voodoo leaders have trained priests of the Afro Caribbean religion to concoct a secret remedy for the novel coronavirus and to prepare the sacred initiation chambers of their temples to receive patients.

Sports 5 years ago

FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape

Yves Jean-Bart, 73, categorically denies accusations that he raped several young female footballers at a training facility outside Port-au-Prince over the course of the past five years.

World 5 years ago

For Haitians, die of hunger today or coronavirus tomorrow?

When the novel coronavirus first appeared in Haiti authorities and humanitarian experts panicked, worried about the country's decrepit health system -- but the pandemic's economic consequences could prove yet deadlier for the nation's poor.

World 5 years ago

Haiti reports its first coronavirus death

Haiti on Sunday reported its first novel coronavirus death, a 55-year-old man who had underlying health conditions.

World 6 years ago

Haiti reports first two coronavirus cases

"We have found the two first cases of coronavirus in our national territory."

Sports 6 years ago

Mexico advances to Gold Cup semis, Haiti shock Canada

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa saved a sudden death penalty as Mexico edged Costa Rica 5-4 on penalties to reach the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals in Houston, Texas on Saturday.