Kenya postpones voting amid post election unrest
Kenya election commission postponed voting in several opposition strongholds due to safety concerns as clashes between police and protesters continued. At least six people have died in violence linked to the latest election amid bitter ethnic politics and a delayed referendum on when voting will resume. Raila Odinga boycotted the repeat presidential election after the August vote was nullified for irregularities.
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State Dept adds Russian sanctions list sanctions warning calls
Washington releases a list of more than three dozen Russian entities including Rosoboronexport and Almaz Antey, warning third parties of penalties for dealings. Officials say sanctions impact will be weighed per transaction and tied to national security.
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Spain dissolves Catalan parliament after independence vote
Madrid fires Catalan regional government and dissolves parliament after a unilateral independence declaration. Rajoy announces emergency measures and Dec. 21 regional elections as Spain moves to curb secession amid protests and possible rebellion charges.
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Fireworks factory fire kills 47 in Indonesia
A deadly blast and blaze at a fireworks factory in Tangerang near Jakarta killed 47 people including a 14 year old with many others burned. Survivors escaped by jumping into a washing pool as investigators probe cause and potential underage labor.
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Tropical system aims for Florida as it gathers strength
A tropical system in the western Caribbean organized and could strengthen to a depression or tropical storm Philippe overnight. Forecasters expect 3 to 5 inches of rain across South Florida and the Keys, with up to 8 inches possible, while models show a track south of Florida and a potential Nor'easter along the coast.
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JFK Papers Reveal U S Plots To Oust Castro In 1960s
Declassified National Archives files outline complex CIA and Pentagon plans to destabilize Castro via propaganda, sabotage, and bribery. Proposals included sinking refugee boats, disrupting sugar crops, blowing mines and bridges, and recruiting gangsters for actions against Cuban leaders. Kennedy was briefed but halted plans during the 1962 Missile Crisis.
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