Venezuelan Makeup Artist Deported to El Salvador Seeks Asylum in Spain
A Venezuelan makeup artist deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration is now seeking asylum in Spain, saying he feels safe there for the first time in years.
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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to reassure Nato allies amid confusion over shifting US troop deployments in Europe, according to the BBC.
US troop move to Poland sparks European uncertainty
The Trump administration announced the deployment of 5,000 troops to Poland, reversing a previous decision to reduce military presence in Europe and deepening uncertainty over its long-term strategy, according to Al Jazeera.
India-Africa summit postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Al Jazeera.
Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
Cubans are facing fuel shortages and 20-hour blackouts as the US escalates pressure on the island, according to BBC.
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have renewed U.S. threats of military action against Cuba, following the administration’s announcement of criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, according to NPR and Impacto Media.
US Deepens European Uncertainty with 5,000 Troop Deployment to Poland
The United States will deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, according to President Donald Trump, who cited his endorsement of Polish President Karol Nawrocki.
US Pauses $14B Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Iran War, Navy Official Says
A top U.S. military official said Washington is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran, according to a Senate hearing and reports from Al Jazeera and AOL.com.
Three Ways Cuba Crisis Could Play Out After US Indicts Raul Castro
The US has charged Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro, with murder - stoking speculation that Havana could be next on Washington's regime-change list, according to BBC.
Trump Announces 5,000 More Troops to Poland
President Donald Trump has said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, according to BBC.
Alberta to Hold Referendum on Whether to Remain in Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, according to the BBC.
The Boys: Mexico Joins the Franchise as Spin-off Series Expands
The Boys has concluded its five-season run, but the universe lives on with two new spin-offs, including The Boys: Mexico, produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, according to CNN en Español.
Tennessee execution called off after botched IV attempt
Tennessee officials called off the execution of Tony Carruthers after a botched lethal injection attempt due to an inability to establish a proper IV line, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction. Carruthers, who has spent over 30 years on death row, remains on the row after Gov. Bill Lee granted him a one-year reprieve.
Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three killed in mosque attack
More than 2,000 people gathered in a San Diego park to mourn three men killed as they tried to stop an attack on the city’s largest mosque, according to Al Jazeera.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: US Travel Ban ‘Not the Solution’
The US imposed a travel ban on non-US passport holders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak, but the Africa CDC says it is 'not the solution'.