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What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions

Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to take over the few functioning businesses on the island, while there is a large and wealthy diaspora community (and potentially also foreign investors) who would be able to swoop in and buy property and businesses at bargain prices.

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UN says Israel's plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering
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August 5, 2020

UN says Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter…

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Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Madonna and U2 have each shone attention on the humanitarian…

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Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was 'loved by everyone,' says colleague
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August 5, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was ‘loved by everyone,’ says colleague

As It HappensAl Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was…

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Netanyahu lashes out at 'global campaign of lies' as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’ as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to defend…

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Protests, warnings of 'catastrophic consequences' confront Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City
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August 5, 2020

Protests, warnings of ‘catastrophic consequences’ confront Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City

Forced into tents on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea…

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Israeli security cabinet approves plan for Israel to take over Gaza City
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August 5, 2020

Israeli security cabinet approves plan for Israel to take over Gaza City

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early Friday that Israel’s…

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'I am ashamed of what we are doing in Gaza,' says ex-chief of Israeli security agency
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August 5, 2020

‘I am ashamed of what we are doing in Gaza,’ says ex-chief of Israeli security agency

As It Happens’I ashamed of what we are doing in…

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Netanyahu considers full Gaza takeover, Israeli media says, as more Palestinians die of hunger
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu considers full Gaza takeover, Israeli media says, as more Palestinians die of hunger

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met senior security officials to…

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Canadian Forces airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time
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August 5, 2020

Canadian Forces airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time

The Canadian Armed Forces made their first humanitarian airdrop over…

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