A drone video appearing to show hundreds of blindfolded men being led from a train in China has raised new concerns over the ongoing crackdown […]
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Trump Says He’s Not Seeking Regime Change In Iran | MSNBC
At a bilateral meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, President Trump was asked if he had been aware that Iran's foreign minister had been invited to […]
Continue readingPro-Democracy Activist: Hong Kong ‘Transformed Into A Police State’ | Velshi & Ruhle | MSNBC
Activist Joshua Wong tells MSNBC that riot police are indiscriminately firing tear gas at "ordinary" citizens, journalists, first aides and protesters. He says the main […]
Continue readingThe Philippines’ war on drugs
The President of the Philippines has admitted to personally tracking down and killing criminal suspects, in his former job as a city mayor. Rodrigo Duterte […]
Continue readingPainful and rapid spread of new virus in Caribbean
SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — They suffer searing headaches, a burning fever and so much pain in their joints they can barely walk or use […]
Continue readingFungus Threatens Banana Supply
By Mark Koba (NBC NEWS) Bananas can’t seem to catch a break. The fruit is under assault again from a disease that threatens the popular […]
Continue readingDominican-born priest elevated to Cardinal
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Archbishop Emeritus of Castries, St Lucia, Monsignor Kelvin Edward Felix, says he is “stunned and surprised” to be have been named […]
Continue readingVenezuela’s PetroCaribe energy programme may be in trouble
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Following Guatemala’s announcement in early November that it was pulling out of Venezuela’s PetroCaribe alliance, the Hugo Chavez-era oil-for-regional-influence program […]
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