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Blackwater Founder Erik Prince walks with police members during 'Apolo 13' Anti-Crime Operation on April 5

Blackwater founder Erik Prince joins security operation in Ecuador

By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Erik Prince, founder of the controversial security contractor formerly known as Blackwater, joined in law enforcement operations on Saturday in Guayaquil, one of Ecuador’s most violent cities, according to local officials. The operations saw 10 houses raided and 40 people detained, Ecuador’s Interior Minister John Reimberg said. “Since early

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The US and Canadian flags fly on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor

Canada warns travelers of US border agents’ authority to search electronic devices

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — The Canadian government is warning citizens visiting the United States that US border officials have the authority to search travelers’ electronic devices – including phones, laptops, and tablets – without providing a reason. In a revised travel advisory posted online, it urges Canadians to “expect scrutiny” when crossing the

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Dominique Strauss-Kahn Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director. Personal Birth date: April 25, 1949 Birth place: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France Birth name: Dominique Gaston Andre Strauss-Kahn Father: Gilbert Strauss-Kahn, a legal and tax advisor Mother: Jacqueline Fellus, a journalist Marriages: Myriam L’Aouffir (October 2017-present);

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Mukesh Ambani Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Personal Birth date: April 19, 1957 Birth place: Aden, Yemen Birth name: Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani Father: Dhirubhai Ambani, founder of Reliance Mother: Kokilaben Ambani Marriage: Nita Ambani (1985-present) Children:

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Yoon Suk Yeol: The ‘American Pie’-singing conservative dramatically ousted from office

By Helen Regan, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Declaring martial law in a stable and boisterous democracy was an audacious gamble – and one that backfired spectacularly for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. With Friday’s guilty impeachment verdict from the country’s Constitutional Court, the former prosecutor and conservative firebrand’s political career is

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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol seen here in Seoul on February 13

South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law

By Yoonjung Seo, Gawon Bae, Mike Valerio and Jessie Yeung, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea’s highest court has removed embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of uncertainty and legal wrangling after he briefly declared martial law in December and plunged the nation into political turmoil. The court’s decision on

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‘You cannot annex another country,’ Danish PM tells US over Greenland

From Reuters Nuuk, Greenland (Reuters) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called Thursday for increased Arctic defense collaboration with the United States during a visit to Greenland, and firmly dismissed the US desire to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Frederiksen’s visit follows months of tension between Washington and Copenhagen over US President Donald Trump’s repeated

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Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard talks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on February 3.

Mexico praises ‘preferential’ US tariffs treatment

By Verónica Calderón and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Mexico’s economic minister Marcelo Ebrard praised the “preferential treatment” received by Mexico after US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new global tariffs. On Wednesday, Trump detailed new tariffs on many countries including a minimum 10% “baseline” tariff on imports. Neighboring Mexico and Canada, though still subject

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A Holocaust memorial on the bank of the Danube River in Budapest has been adorned with yellow ribbons in support of Israel.

Hungary says it will pull out of ICC as Orban hosts Israel’s Netanyahu – who is wanted by the court

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Hungary will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), its government said Wednesday, as the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Israeli Prime Minister and ICC fugitive Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest. Speaking alongside Netanyahu in Budapest, Orban said his government decided to leave the court because it has become

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Uday Rabie

Palestinian man tortured to death by Hamas militants after criticizing group and attending protests, family says

By Ibrahim Dahman and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — A 22-year-old Palestinian man was tortured and killed by Hamas militants after he criticized the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said. Uday Rabie was taken last week by dozens of armed fighters with Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades,

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Rescue teams work to evacuate residents trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in Mandalay

Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts

By Eve Brennan, and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 3,000 people. “For paying sympathy to the victims of the earthquake across the country, for providing the effective rescue

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All bakeries in Gaza seen here on April 1

Bakeries close across Gaza as World Food Programme warns food supplies are set to run out in two weeks

By Kareem Khadder, Mohammad al-Sawlhi and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — All bakeries in Gaza have closed due to a severe lack of fuel and flour caused by Israel’s near month-long blockade of humanitarian aid, according to local authorities. “The occupation has forced all bakeries to shut down entirely, exacerbating the famine crisis that threatens

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