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After hurricane Matthew, Haitians worry aid groups will overstay welcomePublic and private aid groups are meeting key temporary needs like food and clean water. But once the emergency is over, Haitians are wary that aid groups will make things worse by lingering, as some did six years ago.
Hurricane Nicole pummels Bermuda with wind, then spins awayThe hurricane pummeled the resort island with winds up to 115 mph.
Haiti needs 'massive response' after hurricane - U.N. chiefThe United Nations appealed for $119 million on Monday to bring life-saving assistance to 750,000 people in southwestern Haiti.
In Colombia, a Nobel peace prize that dividesFriday's awarding of the Nobel to Colombia's president gives him new momentum to try to renegotiate a peace deal with the FARC that voters rejected. But it also reinforces opposition concerns about international meddling in domestic affairs.
Who’s helping Haiti in the wake of hurricane Matthew?Haiti hurricane relief: Hurricane Matthew left 350,000 Haitians needing help. International aid organizations are partnering with locals to make a difference on the ground.
After battering Haiti, Hurricane Matthew hits the BahamasAt least 11 deaths were blamed on the powerful storm during its weeklong march across the Caribbean, five of them in Haiti.
Do referendums work? Questions rise after 'no' votes in Colombia, HungaryOn the rise over the past decade, referendums have been used to shore up political support and hedge politicians' bets. But do they oversimplify complex policies?
Hurricane Matthew batters Haiti, headed for CubaHurricane Matthew was forecast to bring 15-25 inches of rain, and up to 40 inches in isolated parts of Haiti. The storm is headed for southeastern Cuba and then into the Bahamas.
Colombia's 'no' on peace shocks the world – and itselfA razor-thin majority rejected a peace deal to end the longest war in the Americas. The road ahead now looks uncertain as the government and the FARC meet.
First LookHaiti, Jamaica, and Cuba brace for hurricane MatthewConsidered one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent history, hurricane Matthew could trigger devastating floods in Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, authorities warn.
Colombians reject peace deal with FARC. What's Plan B?After five decades of war, on Sunday Colombian voters rejected a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia by a razor-thin margin/
First LookAs hurricane Matthew nears land, how are people preparing?Hurricane Matthew could be one of the biggest to hit the Caribbean basin in years, with forecasters saying that Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica – and potentially Florida – lie in its path.
In former FARC zones, Colombians hope for peace but grapple over voteAfter almost four years of negotiations and an official peace accord between the government and the FARC, Colombians will vote this weekend on the future of peace. Few see it as an easy choice.
The ExplainerCan Venezuela move beyond crisis?Protesters have periodically taken to the streets amid economic and political turmoil, with as many as 1 million flooding Caracas earlier this month to demand a presidential recall referendum before a key date in January.
Families of missing 43 students lead march in MexicoThe government's initial investigation decided the students were killed and incinerated in a fire, but international experts have cast doubt on this theory.
First LookColombia, FARC to sign peace deal, ending five decades of warColombian President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC leader Timochenko are set to sign a historic peace deal Monday, ending a 52-year conflict that has killed a quarter of a million people.
How are Colombia’s rebels preparing for peace?The Marxist rebels are on the verge of entering Colombia's electoral arena, but much work lies ahead in building a viable political party.
In Paralympics, Brazilians find a particularly timely messageBrazilians have found inspiration in the athletes' prowess as well as Brazil's strong performance. The Paralympics have also provided a respite from a steady diet of bad news.
In Mexico, volunteers dig deep to get out the (US) voteSome of the very people Donald Trump has characterized as a threat are eligible to have a say in the outcome of the US election.
Brazilian lawmakers vote to strip ex-speaker of his seatThe Chamber of Deputies voted 450 to 10 to remove Eduardo Cunha after hours of debate.
