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A Damned Paradise Does Haiti Need Tourism? Or Does It Need Justice?

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. Von Samiha Shafy

Is Bill Clinton Haiti's Hope for Salvation? - Thony Belizaire / AFP

Is Bill Clinton Haiti's Hope for Salvation? - Thony Belizaire / AFP

A Stubborn Savior Is Bill Clinton Haiti's Hope for Salvation?

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. Von Marc Hujer

In No Man's Land Searching for Signs of Progress in Haiti

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. Von Marc Hujer

'The Fight Is Not Hopeless' - Joe Raedle/ Getty Images

'The Fight Is Not Hopeless' - Joe Raedle/ Getty Images

The Haitian Cholera Epidemic 'The Fight Is Not Hopeless'

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.

Epidemic Underscores Lack of Progress after Earthquake - NICHOLAS KAMM/ AFP

Epidemic Underscores Lack of Progress after Earthquake - NICHOLAS KAMM/ AFP

Haiti's Cholera Disaster Epidemic Underscores Lack of Progress after Earthquake

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. Von Marc Hujer

Six Months On, Haiti Remains Covered in Rubble - © Eduardo Munoz / Reuters/ REUTERS

Six Months On, Haiti Remains Covered in Rubble - © Eduardo Munoz / Reuters/ REUTERS

Smashed Hopes Six Months On, Haiti Remains Covered in Rubble

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. Von Sandra Schulz

Germany 'Should Show Greater Responsibility Towards Haiti' - EDUARDO MUNOZ/ REUTERS

Germany 'Should Show Greater Responsibility Towards Haiti' - EDUARDO MUNOZ/ REUTERS

Emergency Relief Organization Germany 'Should Show Greater Responsibility Towards Haiti'

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.

Haiti Debates Moving Its Capital - Mario Tama/ Getty Images

Haiti Debates Moving Its Capital - Mario Tama/ Getty Images

Preparing for the Next Earthquake Haiti Debates Moving Its Capital

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. Von Clemens Höges

Bringing Aid to a Shattered Island - JORGE SILVA/ REUTERS

Bringing Aid to a Shattered Island - JORGE SILVA/ REUTERS

The 'Moses of Haiti' Bringing Aid to a Shattered Island

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. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

Brazil Helps to Restore Order in Haiti - Ricardo Arduengo/ AP

Brazil Helps to Restore Order in Haiti - Ricardo Arduengo/ AP

Hope in Cite Soleil Brazil Helps to Restore Order in Haiti

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. Von Jens Glüsing

Teddy Bears and Treatment for Badly Injured Haitian Children - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Teddy Bears and Treatment for Badly Injured Haitian Children - SPIEGEL ONLINE

'They're Scared, Terribly Scared' Teddy Bears and Treatment for Badly Injured Haitian Children

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. Von Marc Pitzke

Exhausted Aid Workers Among those Leaving Haiti - ELIANA APONTE/ REUTERS

Exhausted Aid Workers Among those Leaving Haiti - ELIANA APONTE/ REUTERS

The Exodus Begins Exhausted Aid Workers Among those Leaving Haiti

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. Von Marc Pitzke

American Navy 'Here To Help, Not To Occupy' - Getty Images / US Navy

American Navy 'Here To Help, Not To Occupy' - Getty Images / US Navy

Rescue By Sea American Navy 'Here To Help, Not To Occupy'

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. Von Marc Pitzke

The Rights and Wrongs of a Holiday in Haiti - JOE KAFKA/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Rights and Wrongs of a Holiday in Haiti - JOE KAFKA/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruising Through Catastrophe? The Rights and Wrongs of a Holiday in Haiti

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? Von Annette Langer

The Will to Survive in a Disaster Zone - Olivier Laban mattei/ AFP

The Will to Survive in a Disaster Zone - Olivier Laban mattei/ AFP

Aftermath of Haiti Earthquake The Will to Survive in a Disaster Zone

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. Von Björn Hengst

'Help us to Go Get Our Children!' - CARLOS BARRIA/ REUTERS

'Help us to Go Get Our Children!' - CARLOS BARRIA/ REUTERS

Race Against Time in Haiti 'Help us to Go Get Our Children!'

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. Von Marc Pitzke

'America Must Tread Carefully in Haiti' - HANS DERYK/ REUTERS

'America Must Tread Carefully in Haiti' - HANS DERYK/ REUTERS

The World from Berlin 'America Must Tread Carefully in Haiti'

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.

'Die Quietly, We Want to Live' - Klaus Brinkbäumer

'Die Quietly, We Want to Live' - Klaus Brinkbäumer

Haiti's Heroes 'Die Quietly, We Want to Live'

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. Von Klaus Brinkbäumer

Looking at Haiti's Bleak Future - MARTIAL TREZZINI/ AP

Looking at Haiti's Bleak Future - MARTIAL TREZZINI/ AP

The World from Berlin Looking at Haiti's Bleak Future

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.

'The Situation Here ... You Cannot Describe It' - DPA/ UN

'The Situation Here ... You Cannot Describe It' - DPA/ UN

Eyewitness Report from Haiti 'The Situation Here ... You Cannot Describe It'

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. Von Hendrik Ternieden

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