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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.
Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings
Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel.
US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned
US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.
BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur
British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome.