Politics

Policy & Law

US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime

The U.S. has unsealed a grand jury indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, according to the Justice Department.

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Americas

Canada Faces Calls for Investigation After Plasma Donation Death

Patient advocates in Canada have called for a new investigation into the death of a young woman after a plasma donation, citing lax safety protocols and poorly trained staff.

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Medicine

US Doctor Contracted Ebola in DRC Flown to Germany

An American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been flown to Germany for treatment, according to The Guardian.

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Baseball

US Charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with Murder over 1996 Plane Downing

The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals and murder in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes by Cuban authorities, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Cuba faces U.S. charges against Raúl Castro, new sanctions, and energy crisis

The U.S. has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy and murder in 1996, as Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denounced the move as politically motivated. At the same time, Washington continues to tighten economic pressure on the island.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Bolivia Protests Escalate as US Warns of ‘Coup d’État’

Bolivia’s government expelled U.S. ambassador Elizabeth García on Wednesday, citing sovereignty concerns, as protests continued to escalate across the country. The U.S. deputy secretary of state, Christopher Landau, labeled the unrest an 'ongoing coup d’état', while the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, emphasized support for the 'legitimate constitutional government'.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi’s Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin returned from China without securing a deal for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, despite more than 40 meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the years.

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Medicine

Ebola Vaccine Could Take 9 Months as Death Toll Rises, WHO Warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that a vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take up to nine months to be ready, as the death toll continues to rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring countries.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

The UK has signed a £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states, removing tariffs on 93% of British goods and offering guaranteed access for services, according to The Guardian and BBC.

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US Politics

Donald Trump Backs Spencer Pratt as L.A. Mayoral Candidate

President Donald Trump expressed support for reality TV star Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, saying he believes Pratt is a loyal MAGA supporter, according to TMZ.

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Public Health

Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 51 Cases, US Doctor in Germany

More people have died of suspected Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the number of cases will rise further. Meanwhile, a U.S. doctor infected with the virus is receiving treatment in Germany.

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Política de EE.UU.

Trump mantiene control sobre el Partido Republicano tras derrota de Massie

Donald Trump ha demostrado su dominio sobre el Partido Republicano con varias derrotas primarias de legisladores que lo criticaron, según BBC.

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US Politics

Trump Backs Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor Amid MAGA Support

President Donald Trump has expressed support for Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, citing Pratt's status as a MAGA supporter, according to TMZ.

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Elections

Kentucky voters deliver verdict: Gallrein ousts Massie

Kentucky voters delivered a decisive verdict in the GOP primary for the state’s 4th Congressional District, ousting incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie and backing Trump-endorsed candidate Ed Gallrein by nearly 10 percentage points.

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US Politics

Massie Loses GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Gallrein

US Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, a candidate backed by President Donald Trump, marking another blow for dissenting Republicans.

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