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The US, Raul Castro and regime change in CubaThe Explainer Charges against former president, relating to downing of two civilian planes by Cuban military in 1996, seen as aggressive escalation of tensions with Havana
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Are we heading for World War Three?In Depth Russia conducts largest nuclear exercises in years, as top official warns danger of ‘catastrophic’ clash with Nato is ‘mounting’
By The Week UK Last updated
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US indicts Raúl Castro over downed 1996 flightsSpeed Read The 94-year-old former president is the brother of Fidel Castro
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The threat to nuclear power plants around the worldThe Explainer Direct strike could cause release radioactive materials and cause mass terror
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why has the tide turned against Russia in the Ukraine war?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION After years of conflict, Moscow is struggling to maintain troop levels and hold territory
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How worrying is the Ebola outbreak?Today’s Big Question Rare Bundibugyo strain of infectious virus, detected in DR Congo and Uganda, has no approved vaccine or treatment
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Scientists may have discovered the legendary fourth musketeerUnder the Radar But there have been issues verifying the genetic remains
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What does China want from Putin?Today’s Big Question Russian leader arrives in Beijing for meeting with Xi Jinping, amid deepening cooperation – and asymmetric power balance
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Pulp friction: why quality mangoes are hard to findUnder the Radar Conflict, weather and supply chains are putting a squeeze on the tropical fruit
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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What is the Thucydides trap?The Explainer Chinese premier cited ancient Greek history to issue warning to Donald Trump
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The BJP takes West Bengal: is India a one-party state?In the Spotlight After the party won a ‘stunning’ majority, it has a dominance not seen since Congress Party rule in the 1960s
By The Week UK Published
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Xi’s warning at ‘pomp-filled’ summitSpeed Read Xi warned the US not to “mishandle” the situation in Taiwan
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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UAE, Iran and the Abraham Accords 2.0The Explainer Israel’s agreements with some Arab neighbours are being reconsidered in the light of the Iran war
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Pakistan capitalizes on its new role as wartime mediatorIN THE SPOTLIGHT Islamabad has emerged as a major hub for regional diplomacy between the United States and Iran
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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