Is Haitian child a slave?

Sende Sencil, age 9, is a "restavec," a Haitian whose parents have sent her to live with another family for whom she does household chores. The United Nations calls it a form of slavery. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen tells Sende's story. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six

Blair defends Iraq war decision

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on the United States changed Britain and America's view of how to deal with Saddam Hussein, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified Friday. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic

Israel to release report into Gaza offensive

As a deadline neared, Israel will hand to the United Nations Friday a report justifying its actions during last year's Gaza campaign and rebutting the so-called "Goldstone Report" as biased. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and

Gates Foundation pledges $10 billion for vaccines

Bill and Melinda Gates said Friday that their foundation will spend $10 billion over 10 years to develop and deliver vaccines for the world's poorest nations in the largest donation ever to a single cause. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti,

Attack by militant group leaves 12 dead in Somalia

A militant Islamist group associated with al Qaeda attacked areas controlled by government troops and peacekeepers in Somalia early Friday, leaving 12 dead and scores injured, witnesses said. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Guyana, among

Afghanistan conference sets deadlines

The Afghan government's plan to reintegrate Taliban members into law-abiding society got strong support at a conference held in London, England. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Guyana, among others, are renowned for their distinctive rums.

U.S. hospital ship in Haiti near capacity

Haitians being treated on a U.S. Navy hospital ship are requiring longer care than expected, forcing the U.S. and other international agencies to scramble for an alternative. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Guyana, among others,

Blair to appear before Britain’s Iraq Inquiry

It is not uncommon to see people snoozing in the public gallery of Britain's Iraq Inquiry. The sessions are long. There is lots of detail. Everyone speaks softly and are unfailingly polite. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican

French minister: No more combat troops to Afghanistan

France will not send any more combat troops to Afghanistan, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner told CNN Thursday, reinforcing his country's opposition to joining the U.S.-led surge there. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Guyana, among

Russia outraged over attacks in India

Russia has expressed outrage over the alleged rape of a nine-year-old girl in an Indian seaside resort, the latest in a series of attacks reported against foreigners in the tropical tourist hotspot. Barely 50 miles long, Martinique has 14 distilleries, with six or more bottlings apiece.Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican