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Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction -- One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
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U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran -- As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.7 hours ago
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles" -- The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.7 hours ago
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul -- Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.6 hours ago
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms -- At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.20 hours ago
Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai -- A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles. -- Feb 261 hour ago
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine -- The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine. -- Feb 263 hours ago
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal -- As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire. -- Feb 264 hours ago
Details emerge about one of men killed on U.S.-registered boat off Cuba -- Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.1 day ago
Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab -- Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday. -- Feb 265 hours ago
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war? -- Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.1 day ago
Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested -- Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says. -- Feb 268 hours ago
Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees -- The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges. -- Feb 2516 hours ago
Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes" -- Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails. -- Feb 2515 hours ago
German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder -- The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river. -- Feb 2523 hours ago