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Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
Cuba: Technological Disobedience
In US-blockaded Cuba, ingenious mechanics and inventors revive old machines to survive during a time of scarcity.
What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels
Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?
Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid
A US-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, whose energy grid relies on fossil fuel
Why do we miss 2016?
First of a series exploring the defining moments of the past decade.
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to 'protect its territorial waters'.
Massive sinkhole swallows two cars in Nebraska
A sinkhole suddenly opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars stopped at a red light.
Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties
Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
Modi, Netanyahu praise each other in address to Israeli Knesset
Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of each other’s countries in civilisational terms to the Israeli Knesset.
India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 'vital' partnership between Israel and India during his visit.