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Haiti, Hurricane Melissa and Cuba

Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane with top winds of 185 mph (295 kph), one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, before weakening and moving on to Cuba, but even countries outside the direct path of the massive storm felt its devastating effects.

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Hurricane Melissa moves past Cuba after hitting Jamaica; death toll climbs in Haiti

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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Increases as Haiti Reports At Least 25 Died After Flooded River Overflows

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Monster Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Ferocious winds and torrential rain hit Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa made landfall, the worst storm ever to strike the island nation and one of the most powerful hurricanes on record.

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Scenes From the Caribbean, as Hurricane Melissa Hits

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The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with record strength

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Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica: in pictures

The storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 hurricane before moving onto to Cuba on Wednesday and later, the Bahamas.

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Deadly Hurricane Melissa weakens to Category 2 storm; 36 dead

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After causing catastrophic damage in Cuba and Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa travels toward the Bahamas

The Haitian Times

Officials: Ten children among 20 killed in Haiti by Hurricane Melissa | Breaking News

Hurricane Melissa hit Haiti’s West department, killing at least 20 people, including 10 children, and leaving others missing. As of Wednesday, the unofficial death toll was 23 since the storm first began pummeling the country.

Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project

Will a New UN Mission Succeed in ‘Neutralizing’ Haiti’s Murderous Gangs

Gangs in Haiti took over 90 percent of the capital despite the presence of an armed United Nations mission. A new international force has a stronger mandate to fight the criminal groups, but faces the same challenges as its predecessor.

‘Culture is forever:’ This new hangout spot wants to preserve Little Haiti’s vibe

Soft tunes float from the D.J. booth at Lakou in Little Haiti, setting the rhythm for a laid-back October weekend night. One by one, patrons wander in — some linger over cocktails, others savor plates of Caribbean comfort food.