U S halts airlifts of Haiti patients over space dispute
The United States halted flights evacuating Haitian earthquake victims citing limited capacity amid a dispute over patient routing. Officials cited dwindling space, with Florida and other states reportedly stretched. Dr Barth Green warned that about 100 critically ill patients need transfer to better hospitals or risk death.
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Haitians embrace U S troops amid quake relief in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince, Haitians greet U S Army soldiers during a vast humanitarian mission after the January earthquake that killed tens of thousands. Civilians praise the relief efforts while acknowledging a wary history, as some question the long term role of foreign troops in Haiti.
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Americans detained over planned Haiti Dominican Republic orphan mission
Ten Americans attempting to move 33 children across the Haiti Dominican Republic border were detained by Haitian police amid concerns of illegal adoption and trafficking. Leader Laura Silsby said the group aimed to establish an orphanage at a Dominican hotel, while officials questioned the mission’s legality and the source of the children. The group includes members from Idaho churches and Drew Culborth of Topeka Kansas.
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