Europe

London Facing 4th Day of City Wide Manifestations

LONDON, United Kingdon - Martial law seems imminent as 16,000 police officers, nearly twice the police officers in Haiti, will take to the streets in the captial city of London to hopefully prevent a fourth night of manifestations, rioting and looting.

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British Royal Couple Meet 'Baby of Hope'

UNITED KINGDOM - The Prince of Wales, Charles, and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Bowles, have met a baby who became a symbol of hope after the Haitian earthquake.

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Merkel Downplays Election Whipping of Her Party

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BERLIN—Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday downplayed her party's whipping in a weekend regional vote, and also offered strong backing to her embattled defense minister as Germany looks ahead to more state elections.

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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