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Democrats sue Russia, Trump campaign and Wikileaks
The Democratic Party sued Russia, President Donald Trump's campaign and WikiLeaks on Friday, charging that they conspired to disrupt the 2016 US presidential election, a court…
Nicaragua pension protest turns deadly
A protester and a policeman were killed in the Nicaraguan capital Managua after demonstrations over pension reform turned violent Thursday night, officials said.
Total Amazon drilling could spark ‘ecocide,’ Brazil prosecutor warns
A Brazilian prosecutor warned of "ecocide" in recommending against a drilling license for French oil major Total close to a huge coral reef near the mouth of the Amazon River.
Comey memos: Trump cited Flynn's 'judgment issues'
President Donald Trump told former FBI Director James Comey that he had serious concerns about the judgment of his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, according to…
Rudy Giuliani to join Trump legal team in Russia probe
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump since the early days of his campaign, is joining the team of lawyers representing the president…
Raul Castro to lead Cuban Communist Party until 2021
Raul Castro said Thursday that he expected his successor Miguel Diaz-Canel to serve two five-year terms as Cuban president, and eventually take his place as head of the Communist…
Trump says will quit North Korea talks if not 'fruitful'
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that although he's looking ahead optimistically to a historic summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un he could still pull out if…
Reluctant Abe says US, Japan to start talks on 'trade deals'
Facing US pressure, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday that Tokyo was ready to begin talks about "trade deals" with the United States, but was careful not to…
Playboy model free to discuss Trump 'affair'
A media group agreed to release an ex-Playboy model from a deal that stopped her from discussing an alleged affair with US President Donald Trump, both sides confirmed Wednesday.
Miguel Dìaz-Canel poised to lead Cuba into post-Castro era
Miguel Dìaz-Canel poised to lead Cuba into post-Castro era
Miguel Diaz-Canel, the face of post-Castro Cuba
Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel was elected to the Cuban presidency on Thursday, bringing an end to the Castro brothers’ nearly 60-year-rule over the tiny Caribbean…
Passenger dies after Southwest jet engine failure
Catastrophic engine failure on a Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Dallas killed a mother-of-two and forced an emergency landing Tuesday, the first fatal incident in US…
Cuba set for new era without a Castro at the helm
Cuban lawmakers were set to start a two-day session on Wednesday to name the first non-Castro president in more than 40 years, ushering in younger Communist leaders who will be…
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