PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, May 27 (UPI) -- Haitian President Rene Preval has chosen a new candidate to become the country's prime minister after lawmakers rejected his first choice, officials said.

MIAMI, April 30 (UPI) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson is calling on the Bush administration to address the "horror of hunger" in Haiti.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, April 27 (UPI) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson and several leaders of Florida's Haitian community arrived in Haiti Sunday to study the country's food crisis, Haitian radio reported.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, April 27 (UPI) -- Haiti has named a new prime minister following recent violent protests over rising food costs, Haitian radio reported Sunday.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, April 10 (UPI) -- Violent protests that shut down the Haitian capital for three days appeared to subside Thursday, Haitian authorities said.

MADRID, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Haiti and 30 nations Thursday promised greater efficiency in the handling of money pledged for rebuilding the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, July 26 (UPI) -- More than 50 nations and international organizations have pledged over $750 million for Haiti's economic and social reconstruction, The Miami Herald said.