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Greece wildfires: Hospital evacuated as fire intensifies in Alexandroupolis
Greece wildfires: Hospital evacuated as fire intensifies in Alexandroupolis
Dozens of patients are moved to safety as wildfires burn out of control near Alexandroupolis.
2023-08-22 17:17
Cubans face ‘human trafficking’ over Russian deals luring them into Ukraine war: ‘A great way to make money’
Cubans face ‘human trafficking’ over Russian deals luring them into Ukraine war: ‘A great way to make money’
Cuban nationals are being offered contracts worth $2,000 (£1,600) a month and potential Russian citizenship for them and their families as part of a targeted campaign to recruit them to fight in Ukraine. Earlier this week, Cuba's Foreign Ministry announced it was working to "neutralise and dismantle" a human trafficking ring that is coercing its citizens into fighting for Moscow. "The Ministry of the Interior... is working on the neutralization and dismantling of a human trafficking network that operates from Russia to incorporate Cuban citizens living there, and even some from Cuba, into the military forces participating in war operations in Ukraine," the Cuban government statement said. Now, new details have emerged about a number of groups on social media offering help to get Cuban men recruited into the Russian army. The Moscow Times spoke to one woman who would help facilitate Cubans signing one-year contracts with the Russian army offering a monthly income of 204,000 roubles – and that even those without a passport could sign up with a letter confirming their immigration. “If you don’t have a passport, but you have a photo, then that’s already good. But even if you don’t have a photo, we can sign [a contract],” she told the outlet, saying that she had helped a number of Cubans reach the frontlines in Ukraine. In late May, a Russia newspaper in Ryazan city reported that several Cuban citizens had signed contracts with Russia's armed forces and had been shipped to Ukraine in return for Russian citizenship. The Moscow Times reported that social media posts suggest the woman they spoke to lives in or near Ryazan. Last year, Russia announced a plan to boost the size of its armed forces by more than 30 per cent to 1.5 million combat personnel, a lofty goal made harder by its heavy – but officially undisclosed – casualties in the war. President Vladimir Putin also signed an order reducing the minimum service for international military recruits from five years down to one year, with the chance at fast-track citizenship once their service was completed. Moscow has yet to respond to Cuba's accusations. Russia has strong ties to communist-run Havana and the Cuban Defence Ministry's statement is a rare rebuke given that Cuba has previously criticised Western nations over their support for Ukraine. The defense ministers of Cuba and Russia have discussed the development of joint "technical military" projects at a meeting in Moscow. But Cuba says it is "not part of the war in Ukraine," "[Cuba] is acting and will act energetically against anyone... who participates in any form of human trafficking for the purpose of recruitment of Cuban citizens as mercenaries to use arms against any country," the Defence Ministry said, adding that criminal proceedings had started against some of those involved. The Moscow Times also spoke to two Cuban men who said they were looking to serve Russia's military. “I know that they pay very well, and it’s a great way to make a lot of money quickly,” one of the men said. “They pay a lot, and I need the money. I’ll probably later stay in Russia,” the other added. Reuters contributed to this report
2023-09-06 20:29
Trump's $200,000 bond drives home the unique peril of his Georgia indictment
Trump's $200,000 bond drives home the unique peril of his Georgia indictment
Chalk up another first for Donald Trump.
2023-08-22 22:21
Death toll rises to at least 10 in Thai warehouse explosion
Death toll rises to at least 10 in Thai warehouse explosion
The death toll from a powerful explosion that levelled an unlicensed fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand rose to at least 10 on Sunday, the local governor said as police sought...
2023-07-30 14:29
Klauer Manufacturing Company Makes Houses a Little “Richer” with Klauer Elite Steel Siding
Klauer Manufacturing Company Makes Houses a Little “Richer” with Klauer Elite Steel Siding
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 22, 2023--
2023-08-23 01:53
Marijuana harms babies in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds
Marijuana harms babies in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds
Even marijuana use in early pregnancy can significantly harm a developing fetus, a new study found, putting children at risk for developmental delays, higher rates of ADHD and learning disabilities, and higher rates of emotional problems.
2023-05-16 12:26
Italy's Meloni expresses hope for deal on IMF bailout of Tunisia as she preps weekend visit
Italy's Meloni expresses hope for deal on IMF bailout of Tunisia as she preps weekend visit
The leaders of Italy and the Netherlands along with the EU Commission president travel to Tunisia on Sunday with a packet of initiatives to help create security in Tunisia, easing the way for a possible international bailout
2023-06-09 01:20
White House to send letter to news execs urging outlets to 'ramp up' scrutiny of GOP's Biden impeachment inquiry 'based on lies'
White House to send letter to news execs urging outlets to 'ramp up' scrutiny of GOP's Biden impeachment inquiry 'based on lies'
The White House plans to send a letter to top US news executives on Wednesday, urging them to intensify their scrutiny of House Republicans after Speaker Kevin McCarthy launched an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, despite having found no evidence of a crime.
2023-09-13 11:49
Seychelles media guide
Seychelles media guide
An overview of the media in Seychelles, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-22 00:16
Who is Ilena Di Toro? 'Jeopardy!' defending champ Bryan White concedes defeat to new contestant over bad bet
Who is Ilena Di Toro? 'Jeopardy!' defending champ Bryan White concedes defeat to new contestant over bad bet
Bryan White lost his two-day winning streak against Ilena Di Toro on 'Jeopardy!' after a betting blunder
2023-07-01 11:23
Olivia Dunne wears blue bikini with stars on Fourth of July to display love for America, Internet says 'same pronouns: red white and blue'
Olivia Dunne wears blue bikini with stars on Fourth of July to display love for America, Internet says 'same pronouns: red white and blue'
Olivia Dunne was recently in the news for claiming her pronouns were 'USA'
2023-07-06 18:53
Explainer-US presidential election 2024: what you need to know
Explainer-US presidential election 2024: what you need to know
By James Oliphant and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON The 2024 presidential election promises to be like no other modern
2023-09-27 18:17