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Private plane crash in Haiti kills all six on board, including two Americans

Two American missionaries along with four other people on board a private plane were killed when the aircraft crashed in Haiti, southwest of the capital Port-au-Prince. The identities of the other four passengers were not immediately released by officials. 

Jul 04, 2021, 13:25 PM IST

Fire guts textile market in Haitian capital

A fire gutted a textiles market in Haiti's capital on Sunday, less than a week after a blaze partially destroyed a historic market, underscoring authorities` failure to ensure public safety.

Feb 19, 2018, 09:36 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

Runaway bus in Haiti kills 34, injures 15: Officials

A runaway bus plowed into a crowd of people in the Haitian city of Gonaives early today, killing 34 people and injuring 15 others, officials said.

Mar 12, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

Hurricane Matthew death toll rises to 23 in Haiti: official

Hurricane Matthew has left 23 dead and three missing in Haiti, an official said, warning the toll could rise as communications were re-established with the hardest-hit part of the country.

Oct 06, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Slow start as Haiti votes for new president

Haitians began voting on Sunday for a new president -- with a choice of 54 candidates -- as the poorest country in the Americas seeks to shed chronic political instability and get back on its feet.

Oct 25, 2015, 23:43 PM IST

US hospital ship brings care, hope to poor Haitians

 The huge white hospital ship anchored in the Port-au-Prince bay is impossible to miss, drawing Haitians from all over in hopes of a chance to see a doctor and get medical treatment.

Sep 13, 2015, 08:05 AM IST