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Fania All Stars: The Global Rise of Salsaโs Most Iconic Ensemble
The formation of the Fania All Stars in 1968 marked a turning point in Latin music history. Conceived by Fania Records founders Jerry Masucci and Johnny Pacheco, the ensemble brought together the labelโs most celebrated artists into a single powerhouse group. What began as a promotional experiment quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon that would [โฆ]
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Why Alaska is ideal for hosting the Putin-Trump summit
Alaska was once a Russian colony until it was sold to the US in the mid-18th century. Here's why it's the perfect place to hold the upcoming Putin-Trump talks on Ukraine.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Honduras: 3 Men Charged Over Plot to Kill Former President Zelaya and Overthrow Castro
They aimed to jeopardize social peace and democracy in this Central American country. On Thursday, Honduran authorities arrested Arcadio Lopez, Perfecto Enamorado, and Antonio Catan, who were formally charged with the crimes of terrorism and attempted murder. RELATED: Honduras Rejects U.S. Accusations of Alleged Involvement in Drug Trafficking They are part of a conspiracy to [โฆ]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Human Rights Watch Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Evin Prison as Apparent War Crimes
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a scathing report condemning the Israeli airstrikes on Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23, 2025, labeling the attack as unlawfully indiscriminate and a clear violation of international law, amounting to apparent war crimes. The strikes, which occurred between 11:17 a.m. and 12:18 p.m., targeted multiple buildings across the [โฆ]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Cryptic Crossword JDE 493
Welcome to the only South Africanised weekly cryptic crossword. Clue of the week: 13 God to original Neanderthals was a prick (5)
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Dozens detained as opponents and supporters of Serbian government clash during protests
Serbian police say nearly 50 protesters have been detained and dozens of people injured during clashes at anti-government protests in Serbia against the populist rule of President Aleksandar Vucic.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy and European leaders will attend talks after Alaska summit with Putin, Trump says
US President Donald Trump said he expects his meeting with Vladimir Putin to go well, but added that what will be even more important is the second meeting after the Alaska summit, where the presidents of Ukraine and Russia will be joined by Trump and possibly by some European leaders.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:AU Water Investment Summit 2025: African Leaders Call for Urgent Action and Scaled-Up Financing
African heads of state, ministers, and development leaders gathered this week in Cape Town for the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit, a high-level event aimed at confronting the continentโs escalating water crisis. Hosted under South Africaโs G20 Presidency, the summit placed water at the heart of Africaโs climate resilience and economic transformation agenda. South African [โฆ]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Surge in Migrant Arrivals to Spainโs Balearic Islands Sparks Regional Alarm
More than 30 boats carrying approximately 600 irregular migrants have reached Spainโs Balearic Islands since Monday, marking a sharp escalation in a new migratory route from North Africa, particularly Algeria. The surge comes amid tighter controls at other departure points, such as Mauritania, which has significantly reduced traffic to the Canary Islands. While overall irregular [โฆ]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:DOJ Employee Arrested for Throwing Sandwich at Federal Agent in Washington
The incident occurred amid Trumpโs order for the federal government to take control of the capital city. On Thursday, Sean Charles Dunn, an employee of the U.S. Department of Justice, was arrested and charged with a felony for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C. RELATED: Washington DC Wakes Up Packed With [โฆ]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law
The Supreme Court has refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Plastic pollution treaty talks deadlocked as negotiations draw to a close
Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close Thursday. Nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Smotrich announces Israeli plan to split occupied West Bank in half
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to effectively split the occupied West Bank in half.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:US report on Israeli human rights violations 94 pages shorter than last year
US report on Israeli human rights violations 94 pages shorter than last year The US's annual report on Israeli human rights abuses comes in at only nine pages, 94 pages shorter than the report on the same topic last year, The Intercept reported on Wednesday. Josh Paul, the former director of congressional and public affairs at the State Department bureau who resigned in 2023 over US military assistance to Israel in the...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Dozens dead in flash floods on popular Himalayas pilgrimage route
The incident took place in Chositi village, a congested pilgrim route, while a large number of people were gathered.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:US wholesale prices jump 3.3% as Trump trade war hits economy
Rise in Producer Price Index in July was the highest since February
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:The conscience of humanity is being tested in Gaza
Turkiyeโs president says Gazaโs fate will define the future of humanity and urges the world to act now.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Hereโs the big deal Trump and Putin could actually reach in Alaska
A Ukraine peace deal seems out of reach, but a nuclear arms deal is not.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Bayern Munich and Rwanda: A strategic climbdown?
At first glance, Bayern Munich's decision to end its commercial deal with Rwanda appears a rare moment of football morality. But dig a little deeper and the club's motivations seem not so straightforward.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Lawyers for Brazil's former president reject coup allegations in final court statement
The former president and other defendants were required to present their final arguments by Wednesday. This marks the final procedural step before the trial concludes, which is expected by the end of the year.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Why countries back Palestinian statehood but arm Israel
Australia joins nations pledging to recognize Palestine, a move critics call symbolic as arms still flow to Israel.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Aerial footage shows devastating scale of Gaza destruction
Gazaโs cities, towns and villages have been almost totally destroyed by Israelโs war on the Strip.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in southern Russia
New video shows the moment a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa50 Sets New Benchmark in Infrastructure Financing, Surpasses $1.4b in Managed Assets
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Africa50, the investment platform established by African governments and the African Development Bank, said on Wednesday it has surpassed $1.4 billion in managed assets, marking an extraordinary transformation from one staff member to a continental powerhouse driving Africa's infrastructure revolution.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan Young Lawmakers Pledge Full Support to President Maduro
They are ready to defend their nationโs sovereignty against any attempt at domination. On Thursday, Venezuelaโs Network of Young Parliamentarians declared its support for President Nicolas Maduro while denouncing the U.S. governmentโs imperialist aggression against the Bolivarian nation. RELATED: Diosdado Cabello Dismisses U.S. Alleged Seizure of $700 Million Belonging to President Maduro In a statement, [โฆ]
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Spain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe
Firefighter in Spain dies from severe burns, as EU assistance sent to Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Israeli military preventing repairs to damaged sewage lines at Gaza hospital
Israeli military preventing repairs to damaged sewage lines at Gaza hospital Raw sewage is impeding the ability of staff at Khan Younis medical complex to treat patients, causing a public health crisis, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. Israeli attacks have caused severe damage to sewage lines, resulting inwaste flowing directly into the hospital and its surrounding complex, management at the hospitalsaid. The hospitalโ...
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Dozens feared dead in Kashmir flash floods
At least 32 people have died and over 50 are missing after flash floods in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Trump administration sanctions two Mexican drug cartels, announces bounties
As part of its crackdown on gangs, the US Justice Department has offered $26m in rewards for Carteles Unidos leaders.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Benin - From Regional Gateway to Development Leader
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] While economic attention in West Africa is often directed toward larger economies, Benin is emerging and proving itself as one of the most prosperous economies in the region, thanks to agricultural modernization and digital innovation.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines and African Development Bank Takes Off
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Ethiopia's ambition to build a new international airport that will rival some of the world's biggest, took off on Monday with a monumental signing ceremony marking the African Development Bank's role as the initial mandated lead arranger, global coordinator and book runner to mobilize nearly $8 billion of the $10 billion needed for the mega project.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: Africa's Financial Industry Validates the Continental Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Africa's financial sector has taken a major step toward aligning with global climate and sustainability goals with the validation of a continent-wide Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. The groundbreaking framework, the first of its kind for Africa, was endorsed by regulators, commercial banks, insurance firms, and development finance institutions in Nairobi on July 16-17.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Whatโs next for oil as OPEC+ and Trump shake the market?
OPEC+ is opening the oil taps again, while Donald Trump's tariffs target Russian crude buyers.
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Trump's DC intervention may be less likely in other cities
US President Donald Trump has sent the National Guard into Washington, D.C. and may well have other major cities in his sights. But could he replicate his capital intervention elsewhere?
Published on: August 14, 2025 | Source:Blast in Syriaโs northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media
Government says blast happened in โdepot for war remnantsโ; monitoring group says base used by โnon-Syrian fightersโ.
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