Aug 14 Death toll of powerful eathquake in Haiti soars to 1,297 By Associated Press The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday, with at least 724 dead and a minimum of 2,800 injured. Continue reading
Aug 12 Haiti’s presidential election postponed until November By Associated Press Electoral council spokesman Richard Dumel confirmed Thursday that the nine-member body had agreed the day before the new date for the elections, which were originally to be held Sept. 26. He did not say why the vote was postponed. Continue reading
Jul 28 Haiti’s new PM pledges to hold elections as soon as possible following president slaying By Associated Press Haiti's newly installed prime minister has pledged to hold elections as soon as possible following the slaying of President Jovenel Moïse. Ariel Henry spoke on Wednesday during his first press conference since being sworn in. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 4:54 Activists demand Biden end deportation of Haiti migrants By Ivette Feliciano Amid political instability and violence in Haiti, human rights activists are demanding the Biden administration do more to protect Haitian migrants, especially those at the U.S.-Mexico border. NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano spoke with Guerline Jozef, founder and executive director of… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: Federal appeals court finds CDC eviction moratorium unlawful In our news wrap Friday, a federal appeals court has ruled against a moratorium on most residential evictions during the pandemic. Shooting and protests erupted outside the funeral of Haiti's slain President Jovenel Moïse. Monsoon rains in western India triggered… Continue watching
Jul 23 Hometown receives body of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Moïse’s body arrived shortly after dawn at his family’s seaside property where the funeral is being held. Continue reading
Jul 19 New Haiti leader with international backing to take charge By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A new prime minister supported by key international diplomats will take charge of Haiti, an official said Monday — a move that appeared aimed at averting a leadership struggle following the assassination of President Jovenal Moïse. Continue reading
Jul 17 Key diplomats appear to snub Haiti’s acting leader By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph has been leading Haiti with the backing of police and the military despite the fact that Moïse had announced his replacement a day before the president was killed. Continue reading
Jul 15 Biden says U.S. will protect Haiti embassy, won’t send troops By Associated Press Haiti's interim government last week asked the U.S. and the United Nations to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure following President Jovenel Moïse's assassination. Biden is signaling he is not open to the request. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:20 U.S. Surgeon General warns against vaccine misinformation on social media In our news wrap Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy urged social media platforms to take action against vaccine misinformation arguing false claims are feeding vaccine resistance. President Biden met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House and faced… Continue watching