Colombia detains alleged mastermind of Ecuadoran candidate assassination
Colombian immigration authorities said Wednesday they had arrested an Ecuadoran drug trafficker linked to the 2023 murder of a popular candidate just before Ecuador's presidential election.
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Costa Rica closes Havana embassy, tells Cuba to withdraw diplomats
Costa Rica on Wednesday closed its embassy in Havana and told Cuba's communist authorities to pull their diplomats from Costa Rica.
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NY's New Museum returns contemporary to heart of Manhattan
After an $82 million expansion, New York's New Museum will bring contemporary art back to the heart of Manhattan, showcasing modern works alongside classics by Dali and Marcel Duchamp after two years closed.
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Cesar Chavez, icon of US labor movement, accused of serial sex abuse: report
US civil rights icon Cesar Chavez, whose decades of campaigning brought lasting changes to workers' rights, is accused of being a serial rapist who abused children and harassed women in the movement he led, a bombshell New York Times investigation said Wednesday.
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Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarters
Barcelona stormed to a 7-2 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 8-3 on aggregate.
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US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact
The US Federal Reserve raised its outlook for inflation as it held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.
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Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at fiery Senate hearing
Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security chief, distanced himself from his fired predecessor Kristi Noem as he was grilled over immigration policy at a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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First international aid convoy arrives in crisis-hit Cuba
The first shipment of international aid for crisis-hit Cuba has arrived in the country in the shape of five tons of medical supplies, official sources said Wednesday.
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Eight killed during Rio police operation, including drug kingpin
At least eight people died Wednesday during a police operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, including one of Brazil's most-wanted drug lords, authorities said.
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Iran suffers new blow as Israel kills intel chief
Iran suffered a fresh blow Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister as the new supreme leader, yet to be seen since replacing his slain father, vowed to avenge the death of the country's security chief.
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