The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Haiti rose to over 700 on Sunday as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors buried under buildings a day after the 7.2 magnitude quake hit the island nation.
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Haiti rose to more than 700 on Sunday as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors under the rubble.
The 7.2 magnitude quake, which hit one day earlier, flattened hundreds of homes and buildings – with rescue efforts about to become more complicated by the arrival of Tropical Storm Grace, set to lash Haiti with heavy rains on Monday.
The Southwestern region of Haiti bore the brunt of the earthquake, especially in and around the city of Les Cayes.
Haiti is still recovering from the effects of another major quake 11 years ago, and reeling from the assassination of its president, Jovenel Moise, in July.
Some Haitians spent the weekend sleeping out in the open, traumatized by memories of the magnitude 7 quake in 2010 that struck closer to the capital, Port-au-Prince, and killed tens of thousands of people.
U.S. President Joe Biden in a statement said he was “saddened” by the latest catastrophe and authorized aid to Haiti.
The U.S. Coast Guard airlifted injured residents, including babies, off the island nation.
Prime Minister Ariel Henry – who was thrust to the forefront after the president’s death – stressed that the distribution of aid must be more organized than it was in 2010, when chaos and logistical confusion severely hampered efforts.
Haiti has long been politically unstable, the health crisis now raging against a backdrop of few medical resources, a lack of vaccines, and simmering street violence.
Elections following the death of Moise, already pushed beyond a September date, could be further delayed due to the destruction.
Haitians looking to buy supplies in what used to be a busy market in Port-au-Prince fled in fear on Thursday as gangs clashed with police in front of the presidential palace.
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At least one policeman was shot after he and other officers were forced to flee an armoured car that was later set on fire, according to local media reports.
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YouTube star YourFellowArab, known for risky explorations, allegedly kidnapped in Haiti. Last active on Instagram in July, he reportedly went to Port-au-Prince for an interview. The kidnappers, linked to a notorious gang leader, demand $600,000 ransom despite a $40,000 initial payment. Streamers and fellow YouTubers confirm the abduction.
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Title IX Regulations Add Protections , for Transgender Students.
Title IX prohibits "sex-based discrimination at government-funded schools," 'The Hill' reports. .
On April 19, the Biden administration revealed the last of its changes to the federal civil rights law. .
The new regulations expand how sex discrimination is defined, now including
sexual orientation and gender identity. .
These final regulations build on the
legacy of Title IX by clarifying that
all our nation’s students can access
schools that are safe, welcoming,
and respect their rights. , Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, via statement.
The update also reinstates "protections for student survivors of sexual assault and harassment" which were changed under President Trump, 'The Hill' reports.
Catherine Lhamon, the Education Department’s assistant secretary for civil rights, .
says the new rules will help schools
respond to "all sex discrimination,
not limited to sexual harassment.".
Biden's final changes to Title IX
are sure to be condemned by Republicans
who view transgender protections as failing
to protect cisgender women and girls.
The new changes will take effect Aug. 1.
The Biden administration has not yet finalized an additional rule pertaining to sports eligibility. .
Since 2021, 24 states have passed laws prohibiting transgender student-athletes from playing on
sports teams that align with their gender identity
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Discover the reasons behind President Biden's decision to block the Palestine statehood bid at the United Nations Security Council. Delve into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the implications of the US stance. Stay informed with this comprehensive breakdown.
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Welcome to the International News Wrap, your go-to source for the latest developments from around the globe, exclusively on OneIndia. From the unprecedented floods in Dubai to the escalating tensions threatening a potential third World War, there's no shortage of significant events shaping the international landscape. Today, we cover a spectrum of stories, from the heartwarming return of a Kerala woman from Iran to the crucial push by President Biden to secure aid for Ukraine. Stay tuned as we delve into the top international developments of the day, keeping you informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings across the world.
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As Haiti's crisis worsens with PM Ariel Henry's resignation amid gang violence, the Biden administration weighs using Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants in case of a mass exodus. Florida's Gov. DeSantis deploys law enforcement anticipating migrant influx. Gang attacks have paralyzed Haiti, displacing thousands, while 4 million face food insecurity. Another migrant influx seems imminent.
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Crisis in Haiti , Could Drive Another Wave of , Illegal Immigration in the US.
'Newsweek' reports that the United States
could be facing another wave of illegal
immigration driven by refugees fleeing Haiti.
On March 11, President Ariel Henry said
he would resign amid widespread gang
violence and a breakdown of law and order.
An estimated 80% of Port-au-Prince,
the Haitian capital, are under
the control of armed gangs.
An estimated 80% of Port-au-Prince,
the Haitian capital, are under
the control of armed gangs.
We are alert to that possibility.
The driving conditions in Haiti
could very well press
more people [to migrate], Rebecca Zimmerman, Department of Defense official,
via 'Newsweek'.
Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, warned that
a deepening immigration crisis would pose
a serious challenge for the Biden administration.
Fair or unfair, anything that
highlights the immigration
crisis is a net negative
for Biden at the moment, Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, via 'Newsweek'.
To the extent that the tragedy
in Haiti puts a new refugee story
in the headlines, it will only make
the immigration issue more
salient for American voters. , Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, via 'Newsweek'.
At the same time, Biden's
hands will no doubt be tied
by progressive groups who
will insist that the White House
not repatriate refugees back to
Haiti given the huge political
instability in the country, Thomas Gift, the head of the Centre on U.S. Politics
at University College London, via 'Newsweek'.
According to a Monmouth University survey,
84% of voters in the U.S. consider illegal
immigration a "serious" or "very serious" issue.
In 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared
a state of emergency after hundreds of
migrants from Haiti and Cuba arrived by boat.
An estimated 146,000 Haitian migrants
were encountered at the U.S. border
between October 2020 and May 2023
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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created, following international pressure to solve overwhelming gang violence.
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Guyana's President confirms the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry amidst escalating crisis and gang violence. Stay updated with the latest developments from the emergency CARICOM summit addressing Haiti's turmoil.
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Amid escalating gang violence, diplomats, including those from the US and Germany, evacuated Port-au-Prince. Criminal groups, aiming to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, targeted key sites. The US military bolstered embassy security and facilitated staff departures. CARICOM called for assistance, with Haiti facing a humanitarian crisis. Despite challenges, there was hope as missionaries kidnapped last month were freed.
#US #Germany #ArielHenry #HaitiVoilence #Haitinews #HaitiCrisis #CARICOM #USEmbassy #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Guy Philippe, a key figure in the country's history, calls for Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation, expressing ambitions to become president. Philippe's return to politics coincides with a state of emergency in Port-au-Prince, highlighting the nation's deepening crisis. The UN warns of dire humanitarian consequences, while Philippe seeks to distance himself from the violence and pursue political aspirations.
#GuyPhilippe #PMArielHenry #PortAuPrince #UN #ArielHenry #HaitiCrisis #Haitinews #Haitiviolence #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The death toll in Haiti's earthquake rose to 724 as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors buried... Zee News - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes •DNA
Drone footage above the town center of Corail shows the extent of the damage in this fishing village near the epicenter: the church caved in and more than 3,300 homes were destroyed. CNN’s Matt..
Tropical Storm Grace dumped heavy rain on the area of Haiti where a 7.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday killed at least 1,419 people and injured 6,000.
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