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Tropical storm heads to Haiti as death toll of earthquake soars to 1,297

Saturday's earthquake also left at least 5,700 people injured in the Caribbean nation, with thousands more displaced.

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haiti; at least 304 killed, 1,800 injured

Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to areas where towns were destroyed and hospitals overwhelmed with incoming patients.

Ariel Henry appointed new Prime Minister of Haiti amid political turmoil

Amid political turmoil caused by the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, Ariel Henry on Tuesday was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Haiti.

Ex-Haitian official ordered President Jovonel Moise's killing: Colombia

A former official of the Haitian Ministry of Justice ordered the assassination of the country's President Jovenel Moise, Colombian authorities said

Joe Biden says sending American troops to Haiti 'not on the agenda'

US President Joe Biden said on Thursday US is only sending marines to bolster security at its embassy in Haiti but idea of sending American troops into Caribbean country was 'not on the agenda'

Haiti police chief links Venezuelan businessman to assassination plot

Haiti's police chief accused a Venezuelan businessman who owns a security company in Florida of travelling to Haiti numerous times as part of a plot to assassinate President Jovenel Moise

Haiti's request for US military troops under review, says White House

White House has said that it is still reviewing Haiti's request for US military support to stabilize country after assassination of President Jovenel Moise

Haitian arrested as alleged tie to assassination masterminds: Police chief

Haiti's police chief announced that officers have arrested a Haitian man accused of flying into the country on a private jet

Colombia describes travel by suspects in Haiti's president assassination

The Colombians implicated in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were recruited by four companies and travelled to the Caribbean nation in two groups via the Dominican Republic

Haiti's interim PM confirms request for deployment of US troops in country

Haiti's interim government has asked the US to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilise the country and prepare the way for elections

Haiti security forces battle president's killers, amid fears of chaos

Attackers had assault rifles and spoke English, Spanish, says PM; Cabinet takes power until election can be held

4 suspected killers of president slain, 2 arrested: Haiti's police chief

Haiti's police chief says four suspected killers of President Jovenel Moise have been fatally shot by police and two others arrested in an apparent hostage-taking situation

Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated at home

Moise was assassinated after a group of unidentified people attacked his private residence

Haiti President Moise's killing draws condemnation, calls for calm

Moise was killed in an attack on his private residence early Wednesday

UNICEF says malnutrition spikes for Haiti kids amid Covid pandemic

Severe acute childhood malnutrition is expected to more than double this year in Haiti as the country struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, a spike in violence and dwindling resources

Haiti tragedy to 2030 Agenda among big global stories of decade: UN report

Paris climate deal, 2030 Agenda, Syrian conflict, among big global stories

Haiti gets new democratically elected govt, Canada announces $70 mn in aid

Other funding is intended to improve access to education and justice

India contributes $100,000 to UN trust fund for Haiti cholera relief

The fund is aimed at supporting Haiti in overcoming the epidemic

UN apologises for Haiti cholera spread, not for causing it

The disease has afflicted some 800,000 Haitians and killed over 9,000

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Researchers say there is ample scientific evidence the disease was introduced to Haiti's biggest river by inadequately treated sewage