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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives

Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body. Source link

Clashes erupt in Bolivia as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Clashes erupted Thursday in Bolivia’s capital as police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of miners trying to breach the government palace and setting off small dynamite charges, a tactic that has become increasingly common…

Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy crisis worsens

The reported visit came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade. Source link

Border Patrol chief abruptly quits

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks quit on Thursday, the latest in a string of top immigration officials to depart. Chief Banks announced his resignation, effective immediately, to Fox News. “It’s just time,” he told the network. Acting ICE Director…

War criminal Ratko Mladić's jail release request denied

A UN judge admits the 84-year-old is “in the final stages of his life”, but says prison conditions in The Hague ensure his maximum comfort. Source link

Charles Barkley remembers Jason Collins, says America remains a ‘homophobic society’

ESPN analyst Charles Barkley paid tribute to the late Jason Collins on Wednesday, calling the NBA’s first openly gay player a courageous trailblazer while arguing that deep-seated hostility toward gay athletes still pervades American sports. Collins, a longtime NBA center…

In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour. Source link

Chinese serve Trump crispy beef ribs, roast duck and seafood options in a lavish banquet

Chinese President Xi Jinping feted President Trump on Thursday with a banquet menu that featured a mix of international favorites and Chinese specialties. Notable items included crispy beef ribs and Beijing roast duck, a famous dish from the region. The…

Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week – but the authorities do not know his whereabouts. Source link

Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export license for a naval missile system

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norway’s move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysia’s navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defense suppliers. Anwar said he raised…