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UAE schoolgirls give up spring break to help orphans

Lamia Makkar, left, and Tasneem Zarroug, pupils at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, will work through their spring break, babysitting, tutoring and baking to raise money for a trip to Haiti, during which they will help a village rebuild and recover from the 2010 earthquake. Lee Hoagland / The National

Mar 29, 2013

Schoolgirls plan to work their way through spring break in order to do volunteer work in Haiti this summer. Read Article UAE schoolgirls give up spring break to help orphans

Frankenstorm still has sights on eastern coast of US

Oct 28, 2012

Hurricane Sandy is expected to pummel the eastern US starting Tuesday. Read Article Frankenstorm still has sights on eastern coast of US

Video: Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc in Haiti

Video: Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc in Haiti(Video)

Oct 27, 2012

Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in the Caribbean while making its way to the US east coast. Sophia Soo reports Watch Video Video: Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc in Haiti

Haiti serve up a victory for the people

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Sep 05, 2011

The country's first home match since last year's earthquake brought the nation to a standstill, and gave reason to dream of a World Cup adventure. Read Article Haiti serve up a victory for the people

 

I Am a Japanese Writer: Dany Laferrière's Gaijin calypso

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May 27, 2011

Dedicated to "everyone who would like to be someone else", the latest offering by the Montreal author Dany Laferrière is an older form of novel, a funny yet sharp conversation about ideas and experience. Read Article I Am a Japanese Writer: Dany Laferrière's Gaijin calypso

 

On mercy mission, soldiers traumatise Haiti all over again with cholera

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May 13, 2011

What lesson can one draw from the discovery last Friday that the cholera that has infected nearly 300,000 Haitians was probably brought by Nepali troops at the United Nations' peacekeeping mission?  Read Article On mercy mission, soldiers traumatise Haiti all over again with cholera

 

Cholera epidemic in Haiti blamed on Nepalese UN peacekeepers

More than 5,000 Haitians have died in a cholera outbreak that followed last year's earthquake. Hector Retamal / AFP

May 11, 2011

Countries that contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions will have to vaccinate personnel after cholera outbreak in Haiti last year, as report points to Nepalese base as possible source of the disease. Read Article Cholera epidemic in Haiti blamed on Nepalese UN peacekeepers

 

Singer 'Sweet Micky' Michel Martelly must perform after Haiti presidential vote

The Haitian president-elect Michel Martelly waves to supporters in Port-au-Prince. He promised voters a

Apr 07, 2011

Michel Martelly, who won 68% of the votes in the election for president of Haiti with his mantra of change and pledged to become an inspirational figure, faces challenges to live up to his promises. Read Article Singer 'Sweet Micky' Michel Martelly must perform after Haiti presidential vote

 

Haiti terror victim recalls hell of Baby Doc's jails

Jan 23, 2011

Return of former dictator Duvalier ignites storm in quake-ravaged country that threw him out 25 years ago. Read Article Haiti terror victim recalls hell of Baby Doc's jails

 

Haitian authorities consider charges against Duvalier

Jan 19, 2011

Decision on whether to charge Haiti's "Baby Doc' Duvalier could take up to three months Read Article Haitian authorities consider charges against Duvalier

 

"Baby Doc" Duvalier makes surprise return to Haiti

Jan 17, 2011

Jean-Claude "Baby-Doc" Duvalier was greeted a crowd of supporters at Haiti's airport, returning after a 25-year exile. Read Article "Baby Doc" Duvalier makes surprise return to Haiti

 

Fear rules the night in Haiti's tent cities

An aerial view of a tent city in Port-au-Prince one year after the earthquake that killed more than 300,000 people. Thony Belizaire / AFP

Jan 16, 2011

Many, especially women, live in constant fear of the ruthless gangs that roam at night, seeking easy targets under the cloak of darkness.  Read Article Fear rules the night in Haiti's tent cities

 

'Miracle' Haiti quake survivor still holds onto hope

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Jan 14, 2011

Mendji Bahina Sanon spent nine days without food or water under the rubble of her home after the earthquake. On the first anniversary of the tragedy, she tells The National her plans for a brighter future. Read Article 'Miracle' Haiti quake survivor still holds onto hope

 

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

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It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

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Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

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Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

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