To Be Or Not To Be In Canada: What’s Behind Alberta’s Separation Push?
The vote, scheduled for Oct. 19, marks the first time a Canadian province outside Quebec has formally put the issue of separation before voters.
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U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Still Face Major Obstacles
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday there were “good signs” in the negotiations but warned any agreement would become impossible if Iran moved to impose permanent tolls on shipping through the strategic waterway
Why Trump Is Sending More U.S. Troops To Poland
Trump said the move was tied to his strong relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he previously endorsed
How Trump And Rubio Are Escalating Pressure On Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington still preferred diplomacy but warned the chances of reaching a negotiated settlement with Havana were “not high.”
Supreme Court Weighs In 8-1 On Cuba-Tied Lawsuit
In an 8-1 ruling issued on Thursday, Justice Clarence Thomas found that Havana Docks “did not have to prove that the cruise lines interfered with a property interest that would have existed in the counterfactual scenario in which the Cuban government did not confiscate it.”
Communist Cuba Mouth Piece Dismembered By U.S. Lawmakers
“Ha, ha, ha,” Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., said sarcastically in response. “Ha, ha, ha.”
CUBA LIBRE? Congress Divided Over Raúl Castro Charges
On Tuesday, it was revealed that a Florida grand jury has indicted Castro and five others in connection with the fatal downing of two American planes in 1996 that resulted in the deaths of three Americans delivering aid to Cuba. The charges come amid a U.S. blockade of shipments to the island
Cuba’s Freedom Is An ‘America First’ Cause
Long before the communist revolution of 1959, Cuba and the U.S. shared one of the closest relationships in the Western Hemisphere
‘Justice Has No Expiration Date’: Raúl Castro Indicted In US
Elected officials in Florida’s Cuban American communities on Wednesday praised the Justice department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Iran Reviews New U.S. Peace Proposal Amid Rising Tensions
According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Tehran has received Washington’s latest views and is evaluating them through ongoing diplomatic channels
Global Leaders Condemn Treatment Of Gaza Aid Activists
Detainees appeared restrained on the ground while Ben Gvir mocked them and called them “terror supporters.”
Mount Everest Sees Historic Surge In Summit Attempts
Officials credited favorable weather conditions and a backlog of mountaineers waiting to ascend after earlier route disruptions delayed the climbing season.
What Is Driving The Latest Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa
The report said the outbreak has been fueled by bushmeat consumption, traditional burial practices and widespread misinformation in rural communities
Diplomatic Push Grows Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
According to Iran’s semiofficial ISNA news agency, recent U.S. proposals have “reduced the gaps” between Washington and Tehran
Why The IEA Says Oil Markets May Enter A ‘Red Zone’
Speaking during a Chatham House discussion on energy security, Birol said reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains the most important solution to easing pressure caused by the Iran conflict.
Germany Isolates Family Of American Ebola Patient
The patient, identified by missionary organization Serge as Dr. Peter Stafford, reportedly contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo