Haiti Three Years On: Facts and Figures from the Earthquake Recovery Mark Leon Goldberg January 11, 2013 Three years ago on Saturday the western hemisphere experienced the worst natural disaster in recent memory when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the heart of Haiti. Over 200,000 people were killed. A massive humanitarian disaster -- and a massive international response ensued.
South Sudan At One: Facts and Figures of a Tumultuous First Year of Independence Mark Leon Goldberg July 6, 2012 One year ago this week, the South declared independence in a peaceful ceremony and was granted membership. These facts and figures tell a story of a rough year 1.