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US religious group says 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
A group of 17 U.S. missionaries including children was kidnapped by a gang in Haiti on Oct. 16, according to a voice message sent to various religious missions by an organization with direct knowledge of the incident.
The missionaries were on their way home from building an orphanage, according to a message from Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries.
Slovenia sending blankets, sleeping bags to quake-hit Haiti
Ljubljana – Slovenia will send aid to Haiti, which has recently been hit by a strong earthquake. The shipment of blankets and sleeping bags is worth EUR 140,000, including transport to the Caribbean country.
The decision to send aid through the EU civil protection mechanism was taken by the government at Thursday’s session, the Government Communication Office said in a press release.
After Earthquake Tropical Storm Grace hits Haiti and Hinders Search and Rescue Operations
Tropical Storm Grace has temporarily halted search and rescue efforts in Haiti. It is a delay that has sparked the anger and frustration of thousands of people who have been made homeless after last week's earthquake.
The storm hit southwestern Haiti, which was the area hardest hit by Saturday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Up to 15 inches of rain fell before the storm took its course.
Haiti Earthquake: Death Toll Mounts to 304
Haiti's authorities have informed that at least 304 people have died and 1,800 people have injured after a powerful earthquake struck the Caribbean country.
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Turkey expresses ‘deep sorrow’ for earthquake in Haiti
Turkey expressed "deep sorrow" for the magnitude-7.2 earthquake that hit Haiti, the Turkish foreign ministry said late on Aug. 14.
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"We received the news with deep sorrow that an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude occurred in southwestern part of Haiti, which has resulted in the loss of many lives," said the statement.
7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti (videos-photos)
At least 29 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that shook Haiti today
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Wife of Haiti’s slain leader speaks as political intrigue swirls
The wife of slain Haitian leader Jovenel Moise, who was critically wounded in the attack that claimed his life, on July 10 issued her first public remarks since the assault, calling on the nation not to "lose its way."
17 Colombian ex-soldiers thought involved in Haiti assassination: Police
Seventeen Colombian ex-soldiers are thought to have been involved in the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moise, Colombia's police director said on July 9.
"Foreigners came to our country to kill the president"
This was confirmed by the Haitian authorities, who added that the perpetrators and motives of this crime are still being searched for.
Haiti police blame Colombian, US suspects in president’s slaying
A 28-member hit squad made up of Americans and Colombians assassinated President Jovenel Moise, Haitian police said on July 8, adding that eight were still at large as the country lurched into political chaos.