Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes northern Haiti causing injuries
The quake struck about 12.3 miles (20 km), west-northwest of the port of Port-de-Paix, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. Local media reported at least one death.
Oct 07, 2018, 09:34 AM IST
Lionel Messi warms up for World Cup with hat-trick against Haiti
Lionel Messi warmed up for next month's FIFA World Cup with a hat-trick as he inspired Argentina to a morale-boosting 4-0 win over Haiti in a pre-tournament friendly here.
May 31, 2018, 09:12 AM IST
Oxfam deputy chief quits over sex scandal allegations
Oxfam deputy chief resigned on Monday taking "full responsibility" for the behaviour of the British charity's staff in Haiti.
Feb 13, 2018, 00:23 AM IST
Why should United States take immigrants from 'sh*thole countries': Donald Trump
President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned why the United States would want to have immigrants from Haiti and African nations, referring to some as "shithole countries," according to two sources familiar with the comments.
Jan 12, 2018, 08:01 AM IST
Many in Haiti thank US for renewal, not end, of protected status
The U.S. decision to end from July 2019 a scheme that protects some 59,000 Haitians from deportation from the United States was viewed positively on Tuesday in Haiti, where many were pleased that the programme would last for another 20 months.
Nov 22, 2017, 06:44 AM IST
US ends `protected` status for Haitian immigrants
Some 59,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States will no longer receive protective status starting in 18 months, opening the door for their potential repatriation to their desperately poor home country.
Nov 21, 2017, 08:18 AM IST
UN ending 13-year military peacekeeping mission in Haiti
A UN peacekeeping mission has helped maintain order in Haiti through 13 years of political turmoil and catastrophe is coming to an end.
Oct 05, 2017, 22:42 PM IST
Indian army expedites buying military hardware for UN missions
A report by the UN pointed out poor maintenance and serviceability of equipment and platforms used by the Indian troops and held back a reimbursement amount of Rs 338 crore, official sources said.
Jun 25, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
United Kingdom to maintain duty-free access for developing countries after Brexit
The government said around 48 countries would continue to benefit from tariff-free exports on all goods other than arms and ammunition to the UK and that once it had left the EU in 2019 it would explore options to expand trade relations further.
Jun 25, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Haiti, US try to mend differences on temporary visa issue
Haiti and the United States on Wednesday worked on ironing out differences over temporary US visas held by nearly 60,000 Haitians.
Jun 01, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
UN to check human rights record for Sri Lankan peacekeepers
"We need to have an enhanced screening process for Sri Lankan peacekeepers," Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
May 27, 2017, 15:00 PM IST
Seven dead, 19 missing after flooding rains strike Haiti
Seven people have died and 19 fishermen are reported lost at sea after two days of heavy rain lashed Haiti, the interior ministry said on Friday.
May 19, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
Jovenel Moise set to take oath as Haiti's new president today
President-elect Jovenel Moise will be inaugurated Tuesday after having survived Haiti`s year-and-a-half electoral crisis, assuming power as political tensions continue to simmer.
Feb 07, 2017, 12:18 PM IST
Indian peacekeepers in Haiti administered cholera vaccines
The UN has administered cholera vaccines to Indian peacekeepers who arrived in Haiti without being vaccinated, with the world body saying it is the responsibility of the troop-contributing country to ensure their personnel meet all medical requirements for deployment.
Jan 11, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
140 Indian soldiers to be given cholera vaccination in Haiti
Haiti has been grappling with a cholera outbreak and the UN has been part of massive effort to contain the disease.
Jan 09, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Jovenel Moise wins Haiti presidential vote in first round: Early results
Provisional Electoral Council president Leopold Berlanger cautioned that the results were preliminary and final results would not be confirmed until December 29.
729,000 persons vaccinated against cholera in Haiti: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Haiti was nearing the completion of its vaccination campaign against cholera, having reached more than 729,000 people in areas ravaged by Hurricane Matthew.
Nov 29, 2016, 09:44 AM IST
Nephews of Venezuela first lady guilty of US drug charges
Efrain Antonio Campo Flores and Francisco Flores de Freitas were arrested in Haiti in November and flown to New York by US Drug Enforcement Administration agents.
Haiti's hurricane death toll rises to 372
Haiti's death toll from monster Hurricane Matthew has risen to 372, civil defense officials said on Monday, as the impoverished country continues to dig out of massive destruction in the south.
Oct 11, 2016, 00:52 AM IST
Hurricane Matthew toll in Haiti at 1,000, buries dead in mass graves
Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti on Tuesday, whipping it with 145 mile-per-hour winds and torrential rains.
Oct 10, 2016, 08:58 AM IST
