Former US diplomat arrested in Miami for allegedly acting as a Cuban agent
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A former US ambassador to Bolivia, Manuel Rocha, has been arrested in Miami by the FBI on charges of secretly working as an agent for Cuba. Rocha is accused of advancing the interests of the Cuban government in the US without registering with the justice department as required by law. Rocha, who had a long and distinguished diplomatic career, will reveal more details about the case at a court hearing on Monday. His career included service in Latin America during the cold war era and he also meddled in the 2002 presidential election in Bolivia.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘dismayed’ over ‘racist’ royals controversy: Report
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly “dismayed” by the controversy caused by Omid Scobie’s book, which named two “racist” royals. The couple did not intend for the relatives to be named and describe the situation as “incredibly unfortunate.” The book’s price has been slashed in half following the controversy, and it will be back on shelves on December 8. Buckingham Palace is considering legal action in response to the controversy.
Body of missing Minnesota woman, 24, found in garbage chute in NYC building, ‘it’s tragic,’ says devastated dad
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A woman named Jaclyn Elmquist, 24, who had gone missing, was found dead in the garbage chute of a Manhattan condo building. Surveillance footage showed Elmquist stumbling down the street before her death. The police believe it was an accident and are investigating if she is connected to another missing person’s case. Elmquist’s father expressed devastation over the tragedy. The cause of death is pending an autopsy.
Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold
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Eleven climbers were found dead and 3 survivors were rescued on Monday after the eruption of the Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The volcano spewed ash as high as 3 km into the sky, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and prohibit residents from going near the crater. The search for 12 missing climbers was temporarily halted due to safety concerns. Indonesia sits on the “Ring of Fire” and has 127 active volcanoes.
Piers Morgan Reveals Names of Royals Accused of Racist Remarks about Archie
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Piers Morgan discloses the alleged names behind Archie’s race remarks on his TalkTV show, in an effort to end the blackmail threat by Harry and Meghan. The names, revealed in a Dutch translation of a new book by Omid Scobie, accuse King Charles and Kate Middleton of expressing concerns about Archie’s skin color. Morgan believes neither Charles nor Kate made racist comments and calls for transparency in order to prevent further damage caused by the allegation. The UK media is urging Harry and Meghan to deny the book’s contents. King Charles is expected to respond soon.
