The U.N.'s human rights office has sharply criticized a Haitian judge's recommendation against trying former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier for alleged crimes against humanity and other rights abuses.
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Haiti judge: Try Duvalier on corruption charges
A Haitian judge said Monday that former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier should face trial for corruption, but not the more serious charges of human rights violations committed during his rule.
Ohio man clings to life at Jackson Memorial after botched robbery in Haiti
An American man building an orphanage in Haiti is hospitalized in critical condition at Jackson Memorial after he was shot during a botched robbery attempt at a Port-au-Prince bank.
Haiti president now says no pardon for Duvalier
Haitian President Michel Martelly on Friday backed off a suggestion from an interview a day earlier that he might be open to a pardon for former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier. He said he meant only that he wanted an end to the internal conflict that has long afflicted his country.
South Florida volunteer shot in Haiti
A South Florida volunteer was robbed and shot in Haiti while on a volunteer mission, according to a report by <a href ="http://www.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/21006533283468/so-fla-volunteer-shot-robbed-in-haiti/" target="_blank">WSVN-Fox 7</a> Friday morning.
Scientists: Haiti, DR may facing big quake period
Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic could be in for a period of periodic powerful earthquakes, according to a scientific study released Thursday.
AP Interview: Haitian leader could pardon Duvalier
Haiti's president suggested Thursday that he might pardon former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, saying reconciliation for his nation is more important than making the man known as "Baby Doc" pay for his bloody rule.
New CEO for Haiti Digicel telecom company
Haiti’s largest cell phone operator and one of the Caribbean’s most profitable is getting a new chief executive officer.
EU and Haiti sign deal to lengthen rural highway
The Haitian government and European Union have signed an agreement for building a road to connect the capital with the country's second largest city.
Brazil offers visas to Haitians drawn by prospect of jobs
The Brazilian government created a special visa program after thousands of Haitians were stranded in remote Amazon towns. It will also issue work visas to Haitians at its embassy in Port-au-Prince.