Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Crisis Continues In Haiti



Crisis-Torn Haiti Braces For Ballot -- Wall Street Journal

PORT-AU-PRINCE—After an earthquake, a hurricane and a growing cholera epidemic, Haiti is approaching its next struggle—electing a president from a slate of 18 candidates with no front-runner.

Among those angling for the job are a former first lady and a popular Haitian singer known as Sweet Micky. With no clear favorite, the decision will likely be thrown to a runoff in January.

Haiti's election could be its most important in generations. Little has been rebuilt in the Caribbean nation after the Jan. 12 earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands and leveled much of the capital.

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More News On Haiti

Cholera Spreading in Haiti Faster Than Thought -- Wall Street Journal
Haiti cholera death toll surges past 1,600 -- AFP
Haiti - Cholera Epidemic : Last assessment, 29.871 cases, 1.603 deaths -- Haiti Libre

As Haiti Prepares for Election, Violence Brings Fears of Renewed Hardship -- FOX News
Haitians Prepare to Vote in National Election Sunday -- Voice of America
Skirmishes raise specter of violent Haiti election -- AP
Haitians prepare for elections -- CBC
Haiti's Presidential Hopefuls Face Hopeless Voters -- NPR
Apathy rules as Haiti approaches 'crucial' presidential election -- The Guardian
UN may rethink Haiti peace mission next year -- Focus
An Election That Shouldn’t Happen, but Must Happen -- Ryan Tracy, Newsweek

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