World
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CDC bars some green card holders over Ebola risk
U.S. citizens must return through Washington Dulles International Airport, where enhanced screening protocols are in place.
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U.S. charges Raúl Castro, 5 pilots in 1996 downings
González-Pardo Rodríguez, 65, is the only defendant in U.S. custody. He is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.
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Paris school abuse probe widens, 16 detained
The suspects, all linked to a nursery school in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, were held on allegations including rape of minors, sexual assault of minors, and violence against minors.
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Russia, Belarus conclude joint nuclear drills
Russia said the exercise focused on the “preparation and use of nuclear forces under the threat of aggression.”
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Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will deploy to Poland
The announcement came more than a week after the U.S. Army canceled the planned deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, to Poland.
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U.S. pauses Taiwan arms sale amid Iran munitions needs
Cao’s remarks differed from Trump’s public explanation for the pause. Last week, Trump said he might delay the sale as a “negotiating chip” with China.
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Iran reviews U.S. proposal, Trump warns on talks
Iran reviewed the latest U.S. proposal as Trump said he would wait only days for a response and warned talks must produce “the right answers.”
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France protests Israel deportations over Gaza flotilla
About 430 activists from several countries were detained after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla, which was trying to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.
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Everest sees record 274 summits in day from Nepal
Everest, at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), straddles the border between Nepal and China’s Tibet region and can be climbed from both sides.
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Kenya cuts diesel prices after protest deaths
The cut is expected to cost the government nearly $21 million in lost revenue.