How obsession to ‘liberate Cuba’ led men on deadly speedboat journey
Family members described the men as poorly trained activists who hoped to make a statement. Cuban forces opened fire on the boat, killing four and wounding six.
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How obsession to ‘liberate Cuba’ led men on deadly speedboat journey
Family members described the men as poorly trained activists who hoped to make a statement. Cuban forces opened fire on the boat, killing four and wounding six.
Continue ReadingAmerican citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Cuba has accused those on board of planning “an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.
Continue ReadingU.S., Iran wrap round of talks as Trump weighs diplomacy against strikes
The latest round of talks unfolded against the backdrop of the largest U.S. military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.
Continue ReadingU.S., Iran wrap round of talks as Trump weighs diplomacy against strikes
The sides made “significant progress” and agreed to meet again next week amid one of the largest U.S. military buildups in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.
Continue ReadingHow Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein’s orbit
Over nearly two years, from February 2002 to November 2003, Clinton flew on Epstein’s plane to Europe, Africa, Asia, Russia and – closer to home – Miami and New York, according to the flight logs. At the time, Clinton’s team was trying to raise money for his foundation – as much as $100m (£74.3m), according […]
Continue Reading'Security, dilemma over Greenland have enhanced urgency' for EU referendum in Iceland
Iceland’s government will soon propose a date for a referendum on resuming talks for its possible accession to the EU, the country’s foreign ministry told AFP Thursday. Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Eirikur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University, who says that “the security aspect and the dilemma over Greenland have […]
Continue ReadingWatch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow
A GoPro camera captures the moment two skiers rescued another skier buried under feet of snow in Lake Tahoe, California. Carson Schmidt and his friend spotted the man in distress after noticing a pair of skis protruding from the snow. The pair sprang into action, digging him out before he suffocated. “I hope my post […]
Continue ReadingHungary blocking Russia sanctions package over €16B in EU defense loans, diplomats say – POLITICO
The Commission proposed the new sanctions package, which broadens restrictions on Russian energy, banks, goods and services, on Feb. 6. The EU had hoped to get final approval on both measures — the sanctions package, which requires unanimity to pass, and the €90 billion loan — before this past Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale […]
Continue ReadingWarner Bros Discovery deems Paramount takeover bid superior to Netflix deal
Warner Bros Discovery has determined that Paramount’s latest takeover offer is superior to the streaming and studio agreement it struck with Netflix, marking a stark shift in momentum in the fight for the Hollywood giant. The owner of HBO Max, DC Studios and popular titles like Harry Potter had backed Netflix’s proposal for months, but […]
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