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ON THIS DAY: Bay of Pigs invasion begins in Cuba (1961)

On 17 April 1961, approximately 1,500 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launched an amphibious invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the southwestern coast of Cuba,...

Strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba without casualties

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Cuba yesterday morning (local time) without causing casualties, while the island is still recovering from the impact of...

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One dead and 29 injured after Balikesir earthquake

One person has died in Turkey after a magnitude...

ON THIS DAY: The rise and fall of the West

History is full of turning points. Some mark the...

Larnaca bus drivers end strike after 10 days

The Larnaca bus drivers strike has ended after 10...

The spiritual significance of umbrellas in Japan

In Japan, umbrellas don't just block rain or sun...
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