Dominican Republic

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Who gets to tell the world’s news?
A look back at the Global South’s early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news.
Published On 13 Nov 2026
ICE shooting of New York man in car with five-year-old sparks protests
Published On 9 Oct 2026
Dominican Republic bans Haiti from its stadiums after football fans clash
Published On 3 Oct 2026
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Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Published On 22 Sep 2026
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Killing at Sea
Published On 2 Sep 2026
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Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean
Published On 23 Aug 2026
CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis
Published On 22 Aug 2026
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Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths?
Published On 19 Jun 2026
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Texas-bound jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic
Published On 8 Jun 2026
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First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?

The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.

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Blood, Sweat and Sugar

The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.

Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise

Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence.

Death toll from Hurricane Melissa climbs to 49, with many still missing

Haiti reported the highest number of deaths following catastrophic flooding from hurricane rains.

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after killing dozens in Haiti, Jamaica

‘Monstrous’ Hurricane Melissa crosses Cuba after killing dozens in Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Hurricane Melissa updates: ‘Storm of the century’ makes landfall in Jamaica

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
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Photos: People evacuate before the arrival of Hurricane Melissa in Cuba

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Hurricane Melissa: Where and when will it make landfall in Jamaica?

Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 5 storm. Here’s what that means.

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies, threatening major Caribbean flooding

Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Haiti brace for ‘catastrophic flooding’ as hurricane expected to get stronger.

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Tropical Storm Melissa batters Dominican Republic with torrential rain

Cars slogged through the flooded streets of Santo Domingo as Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain.

Dominican Republic says it seized 1,000kg of cocaine from boat US bombed

Dominican forces confiscate 377 cocaine packages from a speedboat targeted by US Navy in a ‘historic’ joint operation.

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