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Where does Haiti stand three years after its 7.0 earthquake?
After billions of dollars in aid spent to help Haiti 'build back better' from its devastating earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010, hundreds of thousands are still without homes.
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Foreign affairs: 23 new books I wish Obama and Romney would read
In preparation for the upcoming presidential debate on foreign policy, check out these 23 books that offer the kind of nuance and context mostly overlooked during a campaign.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/27
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/15
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In Pictures: Mothers around the world
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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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Haiti election results could open spigot to billions in aid
With foreign governments and donors hesitant to send funds to President René Préval's administration, a Haiti election was necessary if the country wanted to tap into into billions of dollars in aid.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/07
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In Pictures: Global weather 2010
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In Pictures: Best of Monitor Photography 2010 International
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 11/29
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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 Pictures: Haiti elections
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Angry voters flood streets as several candidates reject Haiti election
Twelve of the 19 presidential candidates held a Sunday afternoon press conference calling for the Haiti election to be canceled. They accused the Inite Party, backed by President Rene Preval, of 'massive fraud.'
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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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In Pictures: Haiti: Life in a tent
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/22
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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 11/18
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Opinion: Permanent tent city: Why giving aid to Haiti fuels a cycle of dependency
Amid cholera outbreaks, the aftermath of Hurricane Tomas, and ongoing earthquake relief, Haiti has been flooded with aid, distributed by foreign and domestic NGOs. But as most of this aid bypasses the local government, it isn't held accountable for improving the Haitians' lot.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/17
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Haiti protests escalate over source of cholera
With more than 1,000 deaths from cholera, Haitians are directing anger at UN peacekeeping forces whom many suspect of having introduced the disease. The protests are undermining treatment efforts.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/12
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Aid workers in Haiti rush to contain cholera
The Haitian government announced Tuesday that a 3-year-old in Port-au-Prince tested positive for cholera. Officials suspect dozens of other cases across the earthquake-ravaged city.
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Haiti spared the worst of Tomas
For residents of Haiti, still struggling to recover from last January's destructive earthquake and more recently trying to cope with an outbreak of cholera, the country dodged a bullet.
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Haiti prime minister warns of triple disaster as hurricane Tomas hits
With Haiti recovering from an earthquake and cholera outbreak as hurricane Tomas hit, Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive told the Monitor, 'It’s just piling on us, just making bigger and bigger problems.'
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Plane crashes in Cuba, kills all 68 aboard
Plane crashes: AeroCaribbean Flight 883 was en route from the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba to the capital when it reported an emergency at 5:42 p.m. local time Thursday, then lost contact with air traffic controllers.
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In Pictures: Tropical storm Tomas
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