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McIlroy pulls out of Haiti trip, blames caddy

HOUSTON, USA (defend.ht) - No. 2 golfer in the world, Rory McIlroy, 23, has apologized after putting his need for more competitive golf action ahead of a planned humanitarian visit to Haiti next week -- and said his caddy had played a big part in the decision.

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Rory McIlroy will return to Haiti before Masters

DUBLIN, Ireland (defend.ht) - Rory McIlroy will spend part of his week before the Masters in Haiti, a formula that worked for him as a 22 year old winning the U.S. Open in record fashion in 2011.

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"The kid goes to Haiti the week of the US Open", and wins it all

BETHESDA, USA - "The kid goes to Haiti the week of the US Open? He is either out of his mind or he is a great kid and I think I know which one he is," were the comments from another Irish golfer, now US TV commentator, David Feherty.

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly