Peter Tarnoff, U.S. envoy who helped craft ‘Argo’ escape in Iran, dies at 86: Mr. Tarnoff’s behind-the-scenes roles included secret trips to Cuba and the 1980 ...
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When the US embassy in Havana reopened to Cubans seeking visas after a nearly five-year hiatus, the once proud 1950s vintage building was in shambles ... Show more
U.S. gives Havana embassy a facelift after years of neglect: When the U.S. embassy in Havana reopened last May to Cubans seeking visas after a nearly five-year ...
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Despite Christmas not being largely celebrated in Cuba, Fermîn Gabriel Quiñones Sánchez, Cuba's ambassador to Jamaica says he is enjoying holiday ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20221226/memories-subdued-christmas-cuba #GLNRToday
Invitation to the Cuban Embassy: What connects a Kalbenser with Fidel Castro: calf - Thomas von Glahn has a very special bond with Cuba. He has already traveled ...
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Pablo Milanés, Cuban singer-songwriter, dies at 79: Pablo Milanés, the Latin Grammy-winning balladeer who helped found Cuba’s “nueva trova” movement and toured ...
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Quick Glance: Pablo Milanes, a composer and social activist from Cuba, has died at the age of 79.
- 1/4] Pablo Milanes, a Cuban musician, performs at a performance in Havana, Cuba, on June 21, 2022.
- Milanes' name emerged as one of the forefathers of the Nueva Trova musical style, which was strongly tied with Latin America's burgeoning Marxist trend.
- Milanes, guitar in hand, performed in 1968 in Havana with Cuban musician Silvio Rodriguez, another Nueva Trova originator, in a smash event that launched his career.
- In June 2022, he had his final concert in Havana.
- That show, which took many of his followers to tears, was dedicated to music, not politics.
The Mystery of the Havana Syndrome: Adam Entous and Jon Lee Anderson on the unexplained brain injuries that afflicted dozens of American diplomats and spies ...
newyorker.com/magazine/2018/11/19/the-mystery-of-the-havana-syndrome
Search for Arian: Police check garages and garbage cans - Searching with beams of light is unsuccessful
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Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space: Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution barring nuclear arms in space, amid US security ...
businessinsider.com/russia-vetoed-us-attempt-to-stop-nuclear-arms-in-space-2024-4
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has been named an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/bolt-named-ambassador-icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024/
Michael Oren: FBI must investigate money trail behind campus antisemitic protests
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Moulin Rouge: Mill wheel of Paris landmark toppled: In Paris, the mill wheels of the Moulin Rouge, one of the symbols of the French capital ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Uganda’s ambassador to Germany with accreditation to Ukraine, Steven Mubiru presented his credentials to the President of Ukraine ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
The fire department said in the morning that no one was injured in the accident. It was initially unclear why the mill wheel crashed.
Six-year-old from Bremervörde: missing boy - Search parties find “small footprints”
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After a typing campaign by the Pegnitz fire department, a suitable stem cell donor was found for the little blood cancer patient.www.nn.de/region/pegnitz/erfolg-nach-typisierung-stammzellenspenderin-fur-krebskranke-raffi-aus-nurnberger-land-gefunden-1.14239016 [NN+]
CFB Wainwright conducting prescribed burn in eastern Alberta | Globalnews.ca: It may appear to be a wildfire, but a large plume of smoke spotted in eastern ...
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The fire department has pulled a dead man from the Peene. You can find more information about the sad discovery here: www.nordkurier.de/regional/anklam/feuerwehr-holt-toten-aus-der-peene-2470197 Photos: Stefan Hoeft
Drones, helicopters and a thermal imaging camera are used: Hundreds of emergency services are looking for Arian, who has been missing since Monday ... Show more
The Sensations singer Bobby Davis dies at 77: Harold "Bobby" Davis, a founding member of The Sensations, died on April 21 at his home in London, England ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/sensations-singer-bobby-davis-dies-77/
Shohei Ohtani signs deal with sports technology company Rapsodo: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has signed a deal to become the technology ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/baseball/mlb/ohtani-signs-rapdodo-deal/
Kennedy family members’ embrace carries deeper meaning for Biden: Biden has longstanding ties to the family of the only other Catholic president ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/biden-kennedy-family-members-endorsement-catholic-tragedy-rfk-jfk/
Traffic jam on the A30: Löhner fire brigade takes a student from Minden to the Abitur exam
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Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know | Globalnews.ca
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Police came because of a lack of staff: Berlin nursing home dismisses home management
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China's US envoy urges cooperation, cites 'severe' challenges: China's ambassador to the United States urged the two superpowers to cooperate on improving ...
reuters.com/world/chinas-us-envoy-urges-cooperation-cites-severe-challenges-2024-04-21/
China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post: Chinese ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu, who has served since 2019, has left his post and returned to China ...
reuters.com/world/americas/chinas-ambassador-canada-leaves-his-post-2024-04-21/
"Traveling for her own image": expert Jäger doubts Baerbock's diplomacy: Annalena Baerbock has traveled to Israel a total of seven times as German Foreign ...
focus.de/politik/interview-reisen-fuer-das-eigene-image-experte-jaeger-zweifelt-an-baerbock-diplomatie_id_259870833.html
The heartbroken wife of a hero firefighter who died after tackling a huge blaze at the Edinburgh Jenner's building is hoping to start a charity in memory of ... Show more www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/brave-wife-hero-scots-firefighter-32637849
Firefighter adopts dog he found alone with deceased owner: Firefighter James Trounson adopted the dog with permission from the police and the RSPCA
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-firefighter-adopts-dog-found-9242174
US weighs sending additional military advisers to Ukraine as Russia gains momentum
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Taiwanese student protests against China's U.S. ambassador during Harvard University speechtaiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5670258
Lukas Staier alias Cossu: An ambassador for the Black Forest with a sense of humor
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Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate: Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has ...
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Sociologist Ruha Benjamin, while speaking at the 2024 Spelman College convocation ceremony, expressed her disappointment in black people in positions of power ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
18-year-old Finnja Charlotta Schnaidt is one of 23 active members of the volunteer fire brigade Userin. She is the only woman among the active members ... Show more www.nordkurier.de/regional/neustrelitz/von-der-kinderfeuerwehr-zur-influencerin-finnja-lebt-fuer-die-blaulichtfamilie-2443981
Palestinian UN membership: US vetoes: The US has blocked a Palestinian bid for full UN membership in the UN Security Council. Twelve member countries voted for ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
“The Palestinian people have not lost their humanity. You wouldn’t find people who long for a normal life, like our people on Gaza ... Show more
On Thursday night, Clackamas Firefighter Izak Hamilton received a historic message on his cellphone. It told him Clackamas firefighters were responding to a ... Show more www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2024/04/clackamas-firefighter-rushed-to-timberline-lodge-determined-to-save-a-symbol-of-who-we-are-in-oregon.html
U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/us_vetoes_bid_to_advance_full_palestinian_membership_at_un
Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden: President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/biden-kennedy-family-endorsements-rfk-jr/
Habeck in Ukraine: Rearmament with German help: Habeck is traveling to Ukraine with a business delegation. Numerous arms companies are on board ...
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Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Mitcham pub fire: About 80 firefighters called to battle blaze at historic London pub
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UAE rains: 2 die of suffocation, 1 killed in accident, top Philippine official confirms - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Fatal Consequences: Filipinos Lose Lives in Heavy Rain in UAE
- Following the intense rainfall that hit the UAE on April 16, a top Filipino labor official in Manila confirmed the death of three Filipinos on Thursday.
- Assurances were provided to the public by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai regarding the implementation of all necessary measures to support affected Filipinos.
- Efforts are being made to establish close coordination with authorities to ensure the acquisition of accurate and updated information for providing urgent assistance to compatriots affected by extreme weather conditions.
- Collaboration with Filipino community organizations in Dubai is being actively pursued by the Consulate to aid those impacted, including coordination with Dubai airport authorities to address stranded passengers due to flight cancellations.
Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador: Foreign Minister Baerbock has summoned the Russian ambassador. The background is the arrest of ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_100388618/annalena-baerbock-aussenministerin-bestellt-russischen-botschafter-ein.html
Copenhagen fights the last pockets of a fire that destroyed a 400-year-old landmark
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
The residents had previously noticed noises in the kitchen and had already suspected that there was an animal in the extractor hood ... Show more
One man's escape from Haiti required help from his schoolteacher son: Frantzy Saintelus risked his life trying to escape his birthplace.
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Reaction to suspected sabotage attempts: Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
reuters.com/world/us-aims-begin-new-north-korea-sanctions-monitoring-regime-by-next-month-2024-04-19/
J12 vs. the Void.
The J12 stands the test of time on your wrist. Its ceramic overcomes thousands of shocks in extreme conditions and remains unaltered ... Show more www.chanel.com/de/uhren/die-uhr-j12/
🚨A serious traffic accident occurred on Friday morning on state road 1111 between Heilbronn and Untergruppenbach. According to initial findings from the police ... Show more #Feuerwehr #HeilbronnerStimme #Unfall #StimmeOnline #Heilbronn #Untergruppenbach #KreisHeilbronn #RegionHeilbronn #News #Aktuelles #Nachrichtenportal #Newsportal #HN #Heilbronner #Eilmeldung #BreakingNews #Autounfall #Verkehrsunfall #echo24
+++ Now live: Desperate situation in Ukraine: Military expert Frank Sauer explains how the West can help now on ZDFheute live.
The public prosecutor's office in Koblenz will announce the results of its investigation into the flood disaster in the Ahr valley at a press conference on ... Show more
Bipartisan ire flares after POLITICO reveals Chinese Embassy's quiet TikTok lobbying
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The United States on Thursday reached out to Pakistan regarding escalating conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv, even as Islamabad stayed away from ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828321 #DawnToday #US #Pakistan
Arrests in Bayreuth: Investigators prevent Russian sabotage operation: The men are said to have planned explosive attacks against military and industrial targets ...
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“Just think about it.”Tzipi Hotovely, Israeli ambassador to the UK, sparked controversy on social media after her appearance on Sky News ... Show more
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
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A furious-looking cat has been rescued by firefighters after getting into a "tight squeeze".
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Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there: Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the closure of his country’s embassy ...
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🔴 🇮🇱 On #F24AroundTheWorld , Nadia Massih spoke with Hen Feder, spokesperson for the #Israeli embassy in #France , who said that Israel is "not looking for a regional ... Show more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed Iran's response to Israel's embassy attack. He emphasised that Israel is exacerbating tensions in the Middle ... Show more
Security Council on Iran attack: Israel's UN ambassador emphasizes right to retaliate
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
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Bob Odenkirk says his heart attack on the ‘BETTER CALL SAUL’ set happened on the set medic’s first day.
“Weeks later when I came back, he said ... Show more
Quick Glance: Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on Set Medic's First Day
- Bob Odenkirk suffered a minor heart attack in the summer of 2021.
- In an interview with the Multiple Talking Women podcast, the actor detailed how his heart almost stopped and he ceased breathing when the medic encountered him for the first time.
- The new medic was overwhelmed and later apologized for freezing up, admitting it was his first day and he had never performed CPR before.
- Although Odenkirk didn't hear the medic's words, he returned after the incident to finish the final season, concluding the series a year later.
US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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In Spandau, a pregnant woman had to walk to the ambulance despite severe labor pains: www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/ermittlungen-in-der-berliner-feuerwehr-schwangere-allein-gelassen--kind-im-rettungswagen-tot-11520383.html
Aerosol burns after an explosion in Klein Schöppenstedt, according to the fire department. The Nina app warns of fire gases. Several roads are closed ... Show more
UK's Israeli ambassador says Iran's attack on Israel was 'declaration of war': Tzipi Hotovely says "as a diplomat" she wants the Western countries to form what ...
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170 patients affected: Police operation due to staff shortage in Berlin nursing home
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J12 vs. the Sun.
The J12 stands the test of time on your wrist. Its ceramic overcomes the most rigorous tests and its color resists prolonged exposure to UV ... Show more chanel.com/-J12_2024_P1_FB_1
Berlin-Neukölln: Crowd stops ambulance with blue lights - police conceal incident
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Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, calls on the UNSC to condemn Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, stating that it violated ... Show more
Will Cancelled Station 19 Be Saved By Netflix?: As the final season of Station 19 airs, fans hope cancelled series will be saved by Netflix.
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Stunning! Iga Swiatek is the new face of Lancome! 🤩
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/us-israel-call-on-unsc-to-condemn-irans-attack-but-no-action-taken-797281
U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
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