Topic: Rene Preval

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will co-chair a committee overseeing at least $3.8 billion in post-quake aid to Haiti, the ravaged country's prime minister said.The announcement was made ahead of a critical donors conference Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New ...

Obama to host president of quake-ravaged Haiti

President Barack Obama meets Wednesday with Haitian President Rene Preval, renewing his pledge of US support for efforts to rebuild the quake-shattered Caribbean nation.Preval is seeking billions of dollars to help rebuild his nation -- the poorest country in the Americas -- ...

Obama reaches Haitian President on phone

President Barack Obama finally reached Haiti's President Rene Preval by telephone Friday and offered " full support" in earthquake relief aid and long-term rebuilding, the White House said.Obama, who has demanded an "aggressive" US rescue operation, had been trying to contact Preval ...

Obama pledges rebuilding help to Haitian president

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke to Haitian President Rene Preval on Friday and pledged U.S. support for the country's recovery and long-term rebuilding effort after a devastating earthquake, the White House said. "President Obama said that the world has been ...