http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:38:32 +0200 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:38:32 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/two-leaders-in-haiti-follow-different-paths-to-save-the-country-a-981596.html#ref=rss Human rights attorney Mario Joseph and Tourism Minister Stéphanie Villedrouin are both trying to improve Haiti, but they are following radically different paths. The one wants justice, the other wants tourism. Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:58:31 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/two-leaders-in-haiti-follow-different-paths-to-save-the-country-a-981596.html Human rights attorney Mario Joseph and Tourism Minister Stéphanie Villedrouin are both trying to improve Haiti, but they are following radically different paths. The one wants justice, the other wants tourism.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-stubborn-savior-is-bill-clinton-haiti-s-hope-for-salvation-a-807377.html#ref=rss Former US President and current UN special envoy Bill Clinton has brought his "Friends of Bill" to Haiti to encourage investment in the country in the aftermath of last year's earthquake, with mixed results. His influence is significant at the highest levels: The country's prime minister is a former top aide. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-stubborn-savior-is-bill-clinton-haiti-s-hope-for-salvation-a-807377.html Former US President and current UN special envoy Bill Clinton has brought his "Friends of Bill" to Haiti to encourage investment in the country in the aftermath of last year's earthquake, with mixed results. His influence is significant at the highest levels: The country's prime minister is a former top aide.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/in-no-man-s-land-searching-for-signs-of-progress-in-haiti-a-738946.html#ref=rss A year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, the country is still in disastrous shape. Billions in aid seem to have only made the country a long-term patient of international donors and reconstruction has yet to begin in earnest. Much hope is riding on the coming election. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:54:41 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/in-no-man-s-land-searching-for-signs-of-progress-in-haiti-a-738946.html A year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, the country is still in disastrous shape. Billions in aid seem to have only made the country a long-term patient of international donors and reconstruction has yet to begin in earnest. Much hope is riding on the coming election.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-haitian-cholera-epidemic-the-fight-is-not-hopeless-a-731429.html#ref=rss More than 1,400 people have died of cholera in Haiti, and every day that number grows. Nurse Anja Wolz is working with Doctors Without Borders in the country to help save lives. In an interview, she talks about the epidemic's spread and why Sunday's elections are a huge concern for her organization. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:49:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-haitian-cholera-epidemic-the-fight-is-not-hopeless-a-731429.html More than 1,400 people have died of cholera in Haiti, and every day that number grows. Nurse Anja Wolz is working with Doctors Without Borders in the country to help save lives. In an interview, she talks about the epidemic's spread and why Sunday's elections are a huge concern for her organization.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/haiti-s-cholera-disaster-epidemic-underscores-lack-of-progress-after-earthquake-a-726563.html#ref=rss Haiti, the battered Caribbean island, is fighting a new enemy: Thousands have fallen ill with cholera and hundreds have already died. The government and international aid organizations are desperately trying to prevent the epidemic from reaching the capital. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:25:12 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/haiti-s-cholera-disaster-epidemic-underscores-lack-of-progress-after-earthquake-a-726563.html Haiti, the battered Caribbean island, is fighting a new enemy: Thousands have fallen ill with cholera and hundreds have already died. The government and international aid organizations are desperately trying to prevent the epidemic from reaching the capital.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/smashed-hopes-six-months-on-haiti-remains-covered-in-rubble-a-709959.html#ref=rss A half a year after a devastating earthquake claimed at least 222,570 lives, the work of rebuilding Haiti is still in the early stages. Helpers have traveled to the country from around the world, but reconstruction has barely progressed. In many parts of the country, people have simply moved on with their lives amidst the rubble. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:59:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/smashed-hopes-six-months-on-haiti-remains-covered-in-rubble-a-709959.html A half a year after a devastating earthquake claimed at least 222,570 lives, the work of rebuilding Haiti is still in the early stages. Helpers have traveled to the country from around the world, but reconstruction has barely progressed. In many parts of the country, people have simply moved on with their lives amidst the rubble.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/emergency-relief-organization-germany-should-show-greater-responsibility-towards-haiti-a-686502.html#ref=rss At Wednesday's Haiti donor conference in New York, at least 8.5 billion euros will be needed for the country's reconstruction following the January earthquake. In an interview, the head of a major German emergency relief organization criticizes his government's response to the quake, describing it as "weak" compared to other countries. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:51:09 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/emergency-relief-organization-germany-should-show-greater-responsibility-towards-haiti-a-686502.html At Wednesday's Haiti donor conference in New York, at least 8.5 billion euros will be needed for the country's reconstruction following the January earthquake. In an interview, the head of a major German emergency relief organization criticizes his government's response to the quake, describing it as "weak" compared to other countries.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/preparing-for-the-next-earthquake-haiti-debates-moving-its-capital-a-675299.html#ref=rss Haiti's official seismologist, who predicted the recent earthquake, has warned that an even stronger one is likely to hit Port-au-Prince within the next 20 years. Now the Haitian government is debating how and if the capital should be rebuilt -- or if it should be moved elsewhere. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:01:27 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/preparing-for-the-next-earthquake-haiti-debates-moving-its-capital-a-675299.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-moses-of-haiti-bringing-aid-to-a-shattered-island-a-673845.html#ref=rss The American businessman and missionary Patrick Moynihan has lived in Haiti for 13 years, hoping to turn Port-au-Prince into a shining success. Now he's fighting to save what's left. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:33:38 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-moses-of-haiti-bringing-aid-to-a-shattered-island-a-673845.html The American businessman and missionary Patrick Moynihan has lived in Haiti for 13 years, hoping to turn Port-au-Prince into a shining success. Now he's fighting to save what's left.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/hope-in-cite-soleil-brazil-helps-to-restore-order-in-haiti-a-673847.html#ref=rss Officially, Brazil is responsible for keeping order in earthquake-stricken Haiti, but the country's soldiers -- present for almost six years on the Caribbean island as the leaders of the UN peacekeeping force -- are also helping with humanitarian relief. Behind the scenes, though, Washington and Brasilia are quietly competing for influence and power in Haiti. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:18:13 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/hope-in-cite-soleil-brazil-helps-to-restore-order-in-haiti-a-673847.html Officially, Brazil is responsible for keeping order in earthquake-stricken Haiti, but the country's soldiers -- present for almost six years on the Caribbean island as the leaders of the UN peacekeeping force -- are also helping with humanitarian relief. Behind the scenes, though, Washington and Brasilia are quietly competing for influence and power in Haiti.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/they-re-scared-terribly-scared-teddy-bears-and-treatment-for-badly-injured-haitian-children-a-673983.html#ref=rss Children are the hardest hit victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The ones with the worst injuries are brought to the US hospital ship <i>USNS Comfort</i> in the harbor of Port-au-Prince. The hopelessness has even the toughest doctors near the end of the rope. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:52:26 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/they-re-scared-terribly-scared-teddy-bears-and-treatment-for-badly-injured-haitian-children-a-673983.html Children are the hardest hit victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The ones with the worst injuries are brought to the US hospital ship USNS Comfort in the harbor of Port-au-Prince. The hopelessness has even the toughest doctors near the end of the rope.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-exodus-begins-exhausted-aid-workers-among-those-leaving-haiti-a-673437.html#ref=rss While the inflow of aid into Haiti is getting more organized, thousands are trying to flee the country. They include tourists, diplomats and reporters. And, increasingly, aid workers who are worn out by what they have experienced. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:14:37 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-exodus-begins-exhausted-aid-workers-among-those-leaving-haiti-a-673437.html While the inflow of aid into Haiti is getting more organized, thousands are trying to flee the country. They include tourists, diplomats and reporters. And, increasingly, aid workers who are worn out by what they have experienced.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/rescue-by-sea-american-navy-here-to-help-not-to-occupy-a-673260.html#ref=rss The US military has launched its largest humanitarian effort ever to bring aid to the people of earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Some have criticized the mission as being akin to an occupation of the country, but the sailors involved in the mission are happy to be able to help. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:17:08 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/rescue-by-sea-american-navy-here-to-help-not-to-occupy-a-673260.html The US military has launched its largest humanitarian effort ever to bring aid to the people of earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Some have criticized the mission as being akin to an occupation of the country, but the sailors involved in the mission are happy to be able to help.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/cruising-through-catastrophe-the-rights-and-wrongs-of-a-holiday-in-haiti-a-673185.html#ref=rss Over a week after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, the capital Port-au-Prince is still struggling to get back on its feet. But 130 kilometers to the north, at Haiti's holiday paradise of Labadee, tourists continue to bask in the sun. But is that so terrible? Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:18:16 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/cruising-through-catastrophe-the-rights-and-wrongs-of-a-holiday-in-haiti-a-673185.html Over a week after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, the capital Port-au-Prince is still struggling to get back on its feet. But 130 kilometers to the north, at Haiti's holiday paradise of Labadee, tourists continue to bask in the sun. But is that so terrible?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/aftermath-of-haiti-earthquake-the-will-to-survive-in-a-disaster-zone-a-672655.html#ref=rss Food remains in short supply, security is spotty and medical supplies are in great demand. One week after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, the city is still struggling to cope with the disaster. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:32:45 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/aftermath-of-haiti-earthquake-the-will-to-survive-in-a-disaster-zone-a-672655.html Food remains in short supply, security is spotty and medical supplies are in great demand. One week after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, the city is still struggling to cope with the disaster.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/race-against-time-in-haiti-help-us-to-go-get-our-children-a-672594.html#ref=rss The US military is gradually overcoming the worst logistical problems in Haiti, but the chances of finding people alive under the rubble are waning with every passing day. The fate of the devastated nation has been placed in Washington's hands. Desperate families are imploring President Barack Obama to save their children. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:19:06 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/race-against-time-in-haiti-help-us-to-go-get-our-children-a-672594.html The US military is gradually overcoming the worst logistical problems in Haiti, but the chances of finding people alive under the rubble are waning with every passing day. The fate of the devastated nation has been placed in Washington's hands. Desperate families are imploring President Barack Obama to save their children.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-america-must-tread-carefully-in-haiti-a-672510.html#ref=rss UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed for patience as anger mounts in Haiti over the tardiness of the relief effort and aid groups criticize the US management of the airport. Yet most German papers argue that the superpower is vital in helping the devastated country recover from the disaster. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:13:56 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-america-must-tread-carefully-in-haiti-a-672510.html UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appealed for patience as anger mounts in Haiti over the tardiness of the relief effort and aid groups criticize the US management of the airport. Yet most German papers argue that the superpower is vital in helping the devastated country recover from the disaster.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/haiti-s-heroes-die-quietly-we-want-to-live-a-672485.html#ref=rss Haiti has tens of thousands of tales of life and death. One of them tells the story of Magalie Rigaud, who was buried in the rubble of a Port-au-Prince supermarket for eight hours before she and her two sons were saved. The charity worker is badly hurt but got to work immediately to help other victims. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:43:47 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/haiti-s-heroes-die-quietly-we-want-to-live-a-672485.html Haiti has tens of thousands of tales of life and death. One of them tells the story of Magalie Rigaud, who was buried in the rubble of a Port-au-Prince supermarket for eight hours before she and her two sons were saved. The charity worker is badly hurt but got to work immediately to help other victims.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-looking-at-haiti-s-bleak-future-a-672136.html#ref=rss Frustration is rising in Haiti as quake victims await the arrival of emergency supplies. European Union foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton plans to visit Washington next week to discuss aid but German newspapers ask whether the world is doing enough to help the stricken island. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:42:52 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-world-from-berlin-looking-at-haiti-s-bleak-future-a-672136.html Frustration is rising in Haiti as quake victims await the arrival of emergency supplies. European Union foreign policy Chief Catherine Ashton plans to visit Washington next week to discuss aid but German newspapers ask whether the world is doing enough to help the stricken island.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eyewitness-report-from-haiti-the-situation-here-you-cannot-describe-it-a-672066.html#ref=rss The situation in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince is becoming increasingly desperate, with survivors of Tuesday's earthquake lacking basic necessities. An aid worker described the suffering to SPIEGEL ONLINE. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:45:04 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eyewitness-report-from-haiti-the-situation-here-you-cannot-describe-it-a-672066.html The situation in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince is becoming increasingly desperate, with survivors of Tuesday's earthquake lacking basic necessities. An aid worker described the suffering to SPIEGEL ONLINE.]]>