Hemisphere's

The heat of the Southern Hemisphere's summer has been compounded by La Niña, a phenomenon in which tropical waters in the Pacific Ocean turn unusually cold, causing dry conditions in South America.

Corn Pops on South American Heat Ian Berry 2011

Haiti is the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.

Aristide Supporters March for His Return in Haiti 2011

Haiti is the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.

Haiti's President Announces 2nd Choice for Prime Minister Post 2011

While the beach towns along the Atlantic coast, including glitzy Punta del Este, nearly become ghost towns this time of year—the Southern Hemisphere's fall—Colonia del Sacramento and Carmelo are well worth a river crossing.

A Great Escape Katy McLaughlin 2011

Even before the quake struck, Haiti was the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, and was plagued by political violence and lawlessness, corruption and natural disasters.

Former Pop Star Michel Martelly Inaugurated as Haiti's President 2011

Two days after a massive earthquake killed untold numbers in the Western Hemisphere's poorest country and crippled communication, word finally began trickling out of Haiti about who survived and who didn't.

News of loved ones in Haiti trickles into USA 2010

Haiti's new president, Michel Martelly, is urging residents to keep calm as the storm passes over the battered nation, the Western Hemisphere's poorest.

Severe Weather Leaves 23 Dead in Haiti 2011

The United States and other nations began organizing aid efforts, alerting search teams and gathering supplies that will be badly needed in the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.

Stunned Haitians stacking victims by fallen homes 2010

Haiti is the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.

Final Haiti Vote Results Delayed 2011

Even before the quake struck, Haiti was the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, and was plagued by political violence and lawlessness, corruption and natural disasters.

Former Pop Star Michel Martelly Inaugurated as Haiti's President 2011