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With ICC sanctions, Trump wants to make the world safe for war criminals

The US is engaged in a lawless quest to protect American and Israeli officials

The Guardian - US · Aug 21

Donald Trump expands Cuba crackdown as island’s economy plunges deeper into crisis

The Trump administration is increasing economic penalties on Cuban industries. New sanctions target mining, metal, and construction companies, and friendship organizations. Americans visiting Cuba face stricter enforcement of laws barring dealings with state-owned businesses. This action follows recent detentions of citizens returning from Cuba. These measures aim to further isolate…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Trump admin amps up pressure on Cuba

Marco Rubio accused Cuban mining companies of sustaining “the regime’s repressive apparatus"

Salon · Aug 21

Florida Primaries Deliver Big Upsets. Trump-Backed Candidates Gets Mixed Results.

Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, while progressive Angie Nixon scored an upset in the Democratic Senate primary.

International Business Times · Aug 19

EU leaders rally behind International Criminal Court after fresh US sanctions

EU leaders have thrown their support behind the Hague-based International Criminal Court after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on senior figures investigating alleged Israeli war crimes.

Euronews · Aug 19

Netanyahu praises Marco Rubio for protecting ‘sovereignty’ after the U.S. sanctions International Criminal Court leaders probing alleged war crimes

Netanyahu applauded Rubio’s move against the "corrupt" ICC officials

We Got This Covered · Aug 19

US sanctions more senior International Criminal Court staff in 'flagrant attack'

The International Criminal Court has condemned the latest US sanctions targeting its senior staff as a 'flagrant attack' on the global…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer

The International Criminal Court has criticized new U.S. sanctions on its senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on its independence

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician

Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Florida Could Elect Its First Black Governor and Senator After Donalds and Nixon Win

Byron Donalds and Angie Nixon's primary victories set the stage for potential historic firsts in Florida, with Donalds aiming to become the first Black governor and Nixon the first Black senator.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19