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International Politics and Cuba
The United States has charged Cuba’s former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder in connection to the 1996 downing of two planes, according to the BBC. The charges include conspiracy to kill US nationals and the destruction of aircraft. Cuba’s current president has characterized these charges as a "political manoeuvre," according to the BBC. In response to the US actions, China stated that the United States should stop "threats" against Cuba, per the BBC. Additionally, the New York Times reports that GAESA, a military-run state conglomerate, controls at least 40 percent of the Cuban economy.
Africa
In Sierra Leone, nine deportees arrived from the United States as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration, according to the BBC. In Mali, jihadists have enforced a blockade that has resulted in dozens of burnt vehicles, according to the BBC. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has cancelled its World Cup training camp due to an Ebola outbreak caused by a rare species, which is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far, the BBC reports.
Business and Global Affairs
Despite reporting record results, Nvidia’s shares fell after-hours as investors expressed concerns regarding whether the chip giant can maintain its pace of growth amid increased competition, according to the BBC. Regarding international relations, the BBC reports that while Russia and China appeared "shoulder-to-shoulder" on the world stage during Vladimir Putin’s visit, the leaders left without reaching a pipeline deal.
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