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Amid food pressures, Newfoundland sees a root cellar renaissanceIn Newfoundland, an old-fashioned means of food preservation is finding new life amid pressures from climate change and the pandemic.
After Haiti quake, aid workers make respect a part of reliefInternational relief workers, who earned a bad reputation after Haiti’s 2010 quake, bring the lessons they learned to help victims of a new disaster.
First LookOrganizations look to help, avoid past aid failures in HaitiAs Haiti works to recover from Saturday’s 7.2 magnitude quake, efforts complicated by Tropical Storm Grace, humanitarian aid organizations are mobilizing. But concerns over aid mismanagement after the 2010 quake remain.
First LookHaiti quake rescuers race to help as tropical storm approachesRescuers in Haiti worked to find and free trapped survivors of Saturday's earthquake, which left at least 1,297, and 5,700 injured in the Caribbean island nation.
First LookWhy Justin Trudeau initiated snap elections in CanadaCapitalizing on support for his pandemic protection efforts, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau triggered a federal election to be held on Sept. 20.
Canada gets serious about water woes. Will Indigenous voices be heard?Even resource-rich Canada faces threats to its water – and many say a stronger voice for Indigenous people is a key to better governance.
Peru elected a leftist outsider as president. Now it asks, can he do the job?Peru elected Pedro Castillo in a highly contested vote. But confidence in the far-left leader is faltering after he named his Cabinet.
First LookVenezuelan journalists fight censorship with curbside broadcastsAmid crackdowns on the free press by President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela – residents in 11 of 23 states no longer have access to regional newspapers – journalists are pushing back, delivering live newscasts on buses and reading the paper aloud on street corners.
First Look'Long shot': Mexico sues U.S. gunmakers for rampant violenceThe Mexican government has sued U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors, alleging that their commercial practices have fueled gun violence in Mexico.
The ExplainerHaiti’s history of resilience – beyond coups and natural disasterHaiti was created by a slave revolt over 200 years ago, and the resilience of that act of hope threads through its political and economic struggles.
After unprecedented protests, ‘Cubans need a response now’Cubans angered by their government’s economic and social failures have turned the revolutionary “Homeland or Death” into a more hopeful slogan.
First LookIn Colombia, a digital divide slows integration of VenezuelansAmid a humanitarian crisis, millions of Venezuelans have fled their homes to neighboring Colombia in recent years. But the lack of technological resources and digital skills is proving to be an obstacle to settling in, despite Colombia’s welcoming policies.
First Look'I like simple': Peru's first family proud of rural rootsUp until now, Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo, his wife, Lilia Paredes, and their children have lived in a rural, adobe house in the Andes built by Mr. Castillo two decades ago. Now, as a presidential palace awaits them, the family reflects on their roots.
Canada residential schools: Will hunt for Indigenous graves bring healing?After the discovery of unmarked children’s graves at several residential schools in Canada, Indigenous groups are demanding they all be searched.
First LookTeacher turned president: Peru's final vote shows Castillo winsFollowing alleged election fraud, Peruvian officials completed the country’s longest vote count in 40 years, finally presenting leftist Pedro Castillo as the next president. Now, the newcomer must focus on building alliances in a divided political climate, analysts say.
First LookIn bid for stability, Haiti's interim prime minister to step downHaiti’s interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph agreed to step down on Monday in accordance with the wishes of slain President Jovenel Moïse. In his place, Ariel Henry will assume the position of Haiti’s interim prime minister in the near future.
What helps Haiti? ‘Working with’ versus ‘doing for.’Have billions in aid left Haiti worse off? When top-down assistance is replaced with cooperation plumbing Haitians’ resilience, conditions improve.
First LookAs food shortages worsen, Cuba sees largest protests in decadesThousands of Cubans took to the streets across the country Sunday in the largest protests in decades over food shortages, calling for President Miguel Diaz-Canel to resign. The island nation is in the midst of an economic crisis the government blames on sanctions.
First LookWhat's behind Haiti's unusual request for outside help?Haiti officials asked for U.N. and U.S. troops to be deployed but Biden administration officials said the U.S. has no plans to provide military assistance at this time.
Beneath Haiti chaos, a deep need for trustPresident Jovenel Moïse’s assassination intensified Haiti’s climate of fear, but it made clearer the need to build individual trust.
