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Haiti elects new president for Herculean task
The Haiti election Sunday was marked by many of the same problems voters experienced in a first round tainted with widespread fraud, although this time violence was avoided.
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From pop star to president? Haiti looks set to elect 'Sweet Micky.'
Heading into today's Haiti election, polls show pop music star Michel 'Sweet Micky' Martelly with a lead over former First Lady Mirlande Manigat.
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Michel 'Sweet Micky' Martelly advances in Haiti election over president's pick
Amid pressure from international observers, Haiti's election commission advanced singer Michel 'Sweet Micky' Martelly into a runoff vote for the presidency against former First Lady Mirlande Manigat.
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Hillary Clinton presses Haiti's René Préval to break election stalemate
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met on Sunday with President René Préval and Haiti's three leading presidential candidates. An electoral stalemate has delayed a final vote.
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More unexpected guests? Exiled ex-president Aristide eyes return to Haiti
Ousted ex-president Jean-Bertrand Aristide said he desires to return to Haiti 'today, tomorrow, at any time.' 'Baby Doc' Duvalier, meanwhile, faces more criminal charges.
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Why 'Baby Doc' Jean-Claude Duvalier returned to Haiti: 5 theories
Did 'Baby Doc' Jean-Claude Duvalier unexpectedly return to merely 'see his family,' as his lawyer maintains? Or was it a maneuver to finagle $6.2 million from his frozen Swiss account?
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Haiti's 'Baby Doc' Duvalier detained for questioning in dramatic morning
Less than two days after unexpectedly returning to Haiti, former dictator Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier was brought to court for questioning over alleged crimes committed during his brutal rule.
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Haiti's political twist: Former dictator Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier shows up
Haiti's Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, whose brutal rule ended when he fled in 1986, returned unexpectedly on Sunday. His arrival complicates the political landscape, in which a runoff election for president has been delayed.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/09
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/08
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Thousands of Haitians riot in capital over election results
A former first lady and government protege will face off in January. Many observers question 'inconsistencies' in the Haiti election results.
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Haitian stability threatened in wake of contested presidential election
The streets of Port-au-Prince are largely calm Monday. But a majority of opposition candidates have denounced Sunday's race as fraudulent. Many fear that peace is only temporary.
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In Haiti election, voter confusion, apathy loom large
Despite the importance of today's Haiti election, turnout is expected to be low amid voter intimidation, confusion, and apathy.
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Interview: Haitian presidential candidate Michel Martelly challenges political elite
With the cholera death toll climbing to more than 1,100 and 1.3 million people still living in displacement camps, presidential candidate Michel 'Sweet Micky' Martelly is calling for a change in leadership.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/17
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Haiti election campaign opens amid anger over candidate exclusions
The exclusion of populist party Fanmi Lavalas and other contenders heightens concerns that the Haiti election will fail to introduce leaders closer to voters’ core concerns.
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Wyclef Jean's disqualification signals Haiti diaspora not welcome in politics
Wyclef Jean and all the other presidential hopefuls from the diaspora were disqualified from running in the Haiti election. Many see it as a politically motivated decision.
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Wyclef Jean: Haiti needs a 'global' leader
Wyclef Jean, who has jumped into politics to run for president, said he could be an international spokesman for the country. "I think you're going to need a president that is not just a local president of the country," Wyclef Jean said.
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