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international1 day ago•4 min saved

Brother claims slain American pursued a 'diabolical' plan to free Cuba

Michel Ortega Casanova, one of 10 people on a Florida-registered speedboat that clashed with Cuban forces in an attempted infiltration of Cuba, was described by his brother as driven by an obsessive and 'diabolical' push to free Cuba; four people were killed and six injured. U.S. and Cuban authorities are investigating passenger identities and whether any were U.S. citizens or residents, amid broader security and terrorism-related concerns around the incident.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|

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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Tensions Escalate as Chinese Coast Guard Boards Taiwan Tourist Boat

Mainland Chinese coastguard officials briefly boarded a Taiwanese cruise ship following a deadly boat incident near Quemoy, a Taiwan-controlled group of islands. The incident occurred when a boat carrying four mainland residents capsized while being pursued by the Taiwanese coastguard, resulting in two deaths. Taiwan defended its actions by stating that the boat was in prohibited waters, while mainland China announced increased law enforcement patrols in the area. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened, with Beijing claiming Taiwan as part of its territory and Taiwan experiencing increased military pressure.

via South China Morning Post|

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migration2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Loss: Dozens of Migrants Feared Dead at Sea off Cape Verde Coast

More than 60 migrants are feared dead after a boat carrying an estimated 100 people, mostly from Senegal and Sierra Leone, was found drifting off the coast of Cape Verde. Thirty-eight people, including children, were rescued. The boat had been at sea for a month, and it is not clear when the incident occurred. Cape Verde is a maritime migration route to the Spanish Canary Islands, often used as a gateway to the European Union. The lack of safe and regular migration pathways contributes to the dangers faced by migrants attempting these deadly journeys.

via BBC|

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