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Election Violence Flares in Haiti, Closing Airport

Election Violence Flares in Haiti, Closing Airport

After preliminary election results raised questions about cheating, protesters torched the headquarters of the government-backed presidential candidate.

 

Wyclef Jean contests poll ruling

Wyclef Jean contests poll ruling

Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean says he will launch a legal challenge to a ruling barring him from standing in Haiti's presidential election.

Senh: I thought he said he won't contest it. Flip-flopper.

 

Wyclef Jean can't run in Haiti

Wyclef Jean can't run in Haiti

Electoral council nixes hip-hop artist's bid to run for president of his quake-ravaged homeland.

Senh: Although there have been entertainers who have became great politicians (i.e. Ronald Reagan), Haiti needs a seasoned figure to rebuild the country from the earthquake.

 

Wyclef 'optimistic' about presidential bid

Wyclef 'optimistic' about presidential bid

A day before Haiti's election commission is scheduled to make a decision on whether Wyclef Jean is eligible to run for president, the hip-hop artist met with Haitian President Rene Preval and is "optimistic," according to an advisor.

 

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