Two women, accused of murdering North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s estranged half-brother, plead not guilty as their case begins at a court in Malaysia. Graham Mackay reports. Continue reading
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Cuban flag raised at embassy in Washington
(REUTERS) – The Cuban flag was raised at Havana’s embassy in Washington, DC, at 10:30 a.m. (1430 GMT) for the first time in 54 years on Monday (July 20).
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Cuba opens WI-FI hotspots across country
Cubans surf the web at new WI-FI hotspots throughout the island.
Foreign tourists say “Cuban ethos” may fade with American influx
(REUTERS / RESTRICTED POOL) – Hundreds of thousands of U.S. tourists may soon descend on Cuba’s colonial cities.
…Because the United States and Cuba have formally agreed to restore diplomatic relations on July 20.
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Exit poll springs surprise in UK election
The UK general election exit poll published as voting closes shows the ruling Conservative party doing better than expected, surprising drinkers in a London bar.
Obama-Castro in historic summit
(R Reports) – U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Panama as news broke that the U.S. is poised to remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
The move would be a huge breakthrough in relations between the two countries.
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