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Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press
14/01/2010 - In the papers

Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “The unluckiest country”, “devastation”, “cursed”… This morning’s papers struggle to find words to sum up the disaster that has struck one of the world’s poorest countries.
Artists in solidarity with Haiti
14/01/2010 - CULTURE

Artists in solidarity with Haiti

In this edition, Amobe Mevegue tells us about musician Wyclef Jean who has created a foundation to rebuild his native Haiti after the earthquake. Also in the news: Yoko Ono has announced she is writing an autobiography about her eventful life with John Lennon. Finally, we move to Africa to celebrate 20 years of the music of Meiway.
Where to find the latest information on the earthquake
18/01/2010 - HAITI

Where to find the latest information on the earthquake

A selection of online resources for the latest information on the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.
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Haiti: a man-made disaster?
14/01/2010 - TOP STORY

Haiti: a man-made disaster?

The earthquake that shattered Port-au-Prince on Tuesday adds yet another layer of distress to the accumulated misery of a people devastated by repeated natural disasters, ingrained corruption, and a succession of dictatorial rulers. Just two years ago, a series of hurricanes and food price riots crippled reform efforts. Yet, since then, progress had been made. Was it all in vain?
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Tens of thousands feared dead in 7.0-magnitude quake
15/01/2010 - HAITI EARTHQUAKE

Tens of thousands feared dead in 7.0-magnitude quake

Haitian President Rene Preval told CNN that the death toll had already reached between 30,000 and 50,000 after his impoverished nation was struck by a 7.0-magnitude quake on Tuesday.
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International aid starts to arrive in a race against time
14/01/2010 - HAITI EARTHQUAKE

International aid starts to arrive in a race against time

International relief efforts are underway as Haiti battles to rescue those trapped under rubble following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday night. Millions of dollars in emergency funds have been pledged to locate and aid survivors.
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"The greatest natural disaster of the Americas"
14/01/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

"The greatest natural disaster of the Americas"

In this edition, we open with the tragic news of an earthquake in Haiti, a major disaster whose consequences are still unfolding now. In Washington, US President, Barack Obama takes the blame for failings that led to a bombing attempt over Detroit on Christmas Day. Finally, in Peru, the rising price of gold is threatening to destroy diverse ecosystems in the Amazon.
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