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Greenlanders protest against Trump as the U.S. opens new consulate

Greenlanders protest against Trump as the U.S. opens new consulate

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Hundreds gathered at the new U.S. consulate in Greenland to protest President Trump’s ambition for greater influence in the Danish territory. In January, the White House said Trump was considering how to acquire Greenland, saying it was strategically vital for security in the Arctic.

Ebola treatment center set alight in Congo

Ebola treatment center set alight in Congo

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An Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of Congo was set alight as a group tried to retrieve the body of a person who died of the virus. The treatment center was not operational but was used to store bodies before a proper burial, an important step in containing Ebola outbreaks.

U.S. Embassy in India rolls out “Happy Birthday America” rickshaws

U.S. Embassy in India rolls out “Happy Birthday America” rickshaws

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Rickshaws bearing a large image of President Trump with the slogan “Happy Birthday America!” have been popping up across New Delhi in recent weeks. The unusual advertising campaign was rolled out by Sergio Gor, the U.S. ambassador to India, as a part of a broader push to mark America250 in several countries.

Trump says he will hold protocol-shattering call with Taiwan leader

Trump says he will hold protocol-shattering call with Taiwan leader

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be “happy” to speak with President Donald Trump, the Beijing-claimed island’s foreign ministry said Thursday, after Trump suggested the two leaders might talk in what would be a major break in U.S. presidential protocol that is likely to antagonize China.

Justice Department charges Raul Castro with murder

Justice Department charges Raul Castro with murder

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A Florida grand jury indicted Raul Castro, the former leader of Cuba’s Communist regime, with murder and other charges for the 1996 shootdown of American humanitarian airplanes. NBC News Gabe Gutierrez reports.

Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S.

Blanche faces questions over how Castro will stand trial in the U.S.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that an arrest warrant has been issued for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down two civilian planes, killing four Cuban Americans. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on how Blanche responded to questions over how Castro is expected to stand trial in the U.S.