Bill Clinton says he hated destructive 1990s embargo on Haiti, but defends action as necessaryOctober 2nd, 2009 Clinton 'hated,' but defends, Haiti embargoPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Bill Clinton grimaced Friday as he recalled the severe embargo he oversaw as president against Haiti's then-brutal regime, a move that destroyed the very economy he is now fighting to revive. Clinton said the action was necessary to end a junta's brutal and illegal rule.
Bill Clinton joins hundreds of international businessmen at Haiti investment conferenceOctober 1st, 2009 Clinton heads investment meeting in HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Bill Clinton headlined an investors' conference Thursday in Haiti's capital to promote economic growth and job creation in the impoverished Caribbean nation. Clinton, the United Nations special envoy to Haiti, is also planning to visit the countryside Friday as part of a two-day visit.
Clinton Global Initative announces $258M for drinking water, homes, disaster prep in HaitiSeptember 24th, 2009 $258M in Haiti projects announced at Clinton eventPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The Clinton Global Intiative is announcing $258 million worth of aid projects for this impoverished country. The projects were announced Thursday at the initiative's annual conference in New York.
At UN, Bill Clinton criticizes nations for withholding pledged aid for HaitiSeptember 9th, 2009 Bill Clinton chides nations over help for HaitiUNITED NATIONS — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton reprimanded wealthy nations Wednesday for coughing up just 3 percent so far of the hundreds of millions of dollars in aid they had promised for Haiti.
Crowds cheer Bill Clinton in first trip to Haiti as special UN envoy seeking to drum up helpJuly 8th, 2009 Bill Clinton draws crowds as UN envoy to HaitiGONAIVES, Haiti — Bill Clinton on Tuesday took his Haiti relief effort to this battered seaside city that was nearly destroyed last year by a series of tropical storms, finding a mud-caked maze of partially rebuilt homes and shops. Clinton, the new special U.N.
Bill Clinton says fixing Haiti's problems depends on better coordination of aid effortsJuly 8th, 2009 Bill Clinton: Aid coordination needed to fix HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A lack of coordination among aid groups and Haitian leaders is hurting efforts to ease poverty in the Caribbean nation, Bill Clinton said Wednesday as he wrapped up his first trip here as a special U.N. envoy. The former U.S.
Crowds cheer Bill Clinton in 1st trip to Haiti as special UN envoyJuly 8th, 2009 Bill Clinton draws crowds as envoy to HaitiGONAIVES, Haiti — Bill Clinton on Tuesday took his Haiti relief effort to this battered seaside city that was nearly destroyed last year by a series of tropical storms, finding a mud-caked maze of partially rebuilt homes and shops. Clinton, the new special U.N.
Bill Clinton seeks to regain donors' attention on first visit as UN envoy to troubled HaitiJuly 6th, 2009 Bill Clinton making first Haiti visit as UN envoyPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Bill Clinton aims to refocus international attention on this Caribbean country's deep economic problems and environmental decay during his first visit as the United Nations' special envoy to Haiti. The former U.S.
Iowa State Fair to honor Michael Jackson with butter statue of the pop iconJune 30th, 2009 Iowa fair to have butter statue of Michael JacksonDES MOINES, Iowa — Michael Jackson is getting a new tribute. And it's in butter.
New UN envoy Bill Clinton says Haiti has best chance in decades to escape povertyJune 16th, 2009 Bill Clinton: Haiti has chance to escape povertyUNITED NATIONS — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said Monday that Haiti has the best chance in decades to escape poverty and political upheaval and he will seek in his new job as U.N.
Bill Clinton to help Haiti's recoveryMay 19th, 2009 NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Former US president Bill Clinton will help jumpstart Haiti's economic and social conditions in his new role as UN special envoy for the impoverished Caribbean nation, the world body said Tuesday. Clinton was appointed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to the new task months after the two of them visited Haiti to hold talks with government leaders about programmes to rebuild the country following last year's devastation caused by consecutive hurricanes.
Michael Jackson delays Britain trip amid swine fluMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly scrapped a house-hunting trip to Britain in the wake of the swine flu outbreak. The 'Thriller' hit maker was set to visit Britain later this month to find a place to stay as he takes up residency at London's O2 arena from July for a string of comeback shows.
Michael Jackson upset with BBCMarch 21st, 2009 LONDON - Pop legend Michael Jackson has reportedly demanded an apology from the BBC after two of its comedians compared him to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). British funnymen Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis likened the singer to the organisation on BBC Radio 4s 'The Now Show' March 13 saying, '(We) can't believe which 80s celebrities (we) want back less - Michael Jackson or the IRA?'
Jackson is now furious at the comment, contactmusic.com reports.
Jackson rents Stewart's mansionMarch 11th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson is renting rock star Rod Stewart's mansion in Essex as he stages a 10-show comeback at the O2 Arena in July. According to thesun.co.uk, the mansion is three and a half miles outside Greater London.
Jackson in Britain for comeback tourMarch 4th, 2009 LONDON - Pop superstar Michael Jackson is in Britain to announce his plans for his 150 million-pound comeback. Jackson flew in from Los Angeles on a private jet with his children.
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