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December 9, 2025
Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict,” according to a Trump…
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December 9, 2025
Four Caribbean nations sign deal allowing citizens to move freely without visas or work permits
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP): Four Caribbean nations are making it easier for their citizens to pack up and move to neighbouring countries to start a new life without the need for visas or work…
December 9, 2025
Democrats embrace shutdown fight in rare moment of unity against Trump
NEW YORK (AP): On this, at least, the Democrats agree: It’s time to fight. Whether far-left activists, Washington moderates or rural conservatives, Democratic leaders across the political spectrum are…
December 9, 2025
Tennessee court sets execution date for the state's only woman on death row and three male inmates
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court on Tuesday set execution dates for four people, including the only woman in the state on death row. Christa Pike received the death sentence…
December 9, 2025
Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Imelda pummels Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Imelda lashed Bermuda as a Category 2 storm late Wednesday as officials locked up the tiny British territory. Heavy winds and rain that began pummelling the…
December 9, 2025
New UN gang-busting force to replace Kenyans
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): Radios across Haiti were abuzz on Wednesday with the news that the UN Security Council had approved the creation of a so-called gang suppression force to help the troubled…
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December 9, 2025
11 police officers arrested following killing of five suspects
SANTO DOMINGO (AP): Authorities in the Dominican Republic have detained 11 police officers following the killing of five suspected criminals during a police operation last month. The arrests, made on…
December 9, 2025
Cuban foreign minister says Rubio’s ‘personal and corrupt’ agenda risks peace prospects
NEW YORK (AP): Recent US escalations in the Caribbean are a result of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s “personal” agenda against the region, Cuba’s top diplomat said, adding that his American…