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UN peacekeeping force ‘brought cholera to Haiti’

The disease has killed more than 5,500 people and sickened more than 363,000 others since it was discovered in October.

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The week in photos

This is the week that was, in pictures.

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The week in photos

This is the week that was, in pictures.

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Tropical storm Emily on path towards Haiti

Haiti, still reeling from last year’s punishing earthquake, is prone to devastating floods.

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Tropical Storm Emily on path toward Haiti

The UN has put 11,500 troops on standby in Haiti, with the biggest threat to lives believed to be flooding following fatal mudslides in June.

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Floods threaten Haiti after Tropical Storm Emily

The news comes after Tropical Storm Emily broke apart after dumping rain on Haiti and part of the Dominican Republic.

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Column: How can you give an entire country a makeover?

So the government is worried about Ireland’s international image? Try rebranding a country after earthquakes and cholera, writes Sarah O’Toole of Brand Haiti.

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Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads

The very best of the week’s writing from around the globe.

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Hurricane Irene slams Puerto Rico; could hit US

Hurricane Irene is making its way to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and possibly Florida. Nearly 600,000 people in Haiti are still without shelter after last year’s earthquake.

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The Sports Pages: some of the week’s best sportswriting

Football philosophy, Usain Bolt’s eating habits and a history of grunting in tennis: everything you need to keep your Sunday ticking over.

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World’s first Haiti Week to take place in Ireland

Former US President Bill Clinton made the announcement today and said the fundraising week will take place from 21 – 28 January 2012.

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Column: My Christmas in a Haitian hospital

Kilkenny man Richard Delaney will be dressing up as Santa this year – in an under-construction hospital in Port-au-Prince. He writes about his experiences.

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Haiti two years on: finding jobs is now the priority

Oxfam’s Caroline Gluck reports from the island nation still struggling to recover from the devastating impact of the 2010 earthquake.

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Column: Haiti is slowly recovering – but criticising aid agencies doesn’t help

Aid agencies are criticised for the slow place of recovery in Haiti – but that criticism puzzles Tom Arnold of Concern.

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Half a million people still living in camps in Haiti

Plan Ireland’s report on Haiti two years after earthquake reveals major challenges as other NGOs also note scale of work required for country to recover will need international investment.

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Govt to commit outstanding €1.5m of Haiti aid ‘in coming months’

Minister of State Joe Costello says Ireland has paid €11.5 million of the €13 million pledged at the 2010 donor conference.

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The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things you need to know by 9am…

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GOAL warns that Haiti could face second cholera outbreak

It’s rainy season on the earthquake-stricken island – and the charity warns that cholera cases are already on the up again.

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The Daily Fix: Thursday

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.

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Haiti ‘unprepared’ for cholera resurgence

The onset of the rainy season means an increase in cholera, but the country is not prepared for this, Médecins Sans Frontières has said.

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