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Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...- The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awryUS President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed predecessors and others for economic, foreign-policy and domestic problems, drawing scrutin...
- Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in USFormer Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets s...
- Quote of the Day by Fidel Castro: “A revolution is not a bed of roses. A revolution is a struggle…..”Fidel Castro was a long-time leader of Cuba who came to power after a revolution. He introduced communist rule and changed the country’s sy...
- Quote of the Day by John F. Kennedy: 'It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war' – A reflection on war from America’s 35th PresidentThe Quote of the Day highlights a powerful line by John F. Kennedy in which he stated that lasting peace can only be protected through prep...
- Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hardUS missiles have struck Iran, prompting President Trump to call for regime change. History shows such efforts are complex and often fail. P...
- New Zealand on the edge as central Canterbury floods cripple South IslandThe Selwyn district declared an emergency as New Zealand is facing a severe weather crisis with the central Canterbury floods. Wellington e...
- In USA's backyard, Russian army to begin naval and air exercises in the CaribbeanRussia is deploying maritime and air assets in the Caribbean region. The US is not concerned at this stage but is closely monitoring the de...
- President Joe Biden in the 'loneliest job,' a presidency driven by crisisSurrounded by everything a superpower can offer and watched by all, President Joe Biden wore the weight of a lonely man as he came to grips...
- Avoiding GroupthinkHow can groups of smart people do such stupid things? An illuminating metaphor from Scott Page, author of The Difference, a book about the ...
- Donald Trump to reverse Barack Obama's Cuba policyAn official revealed this on condition of anonymity ahead of Trump's expected announcement about the reversal later in the day.
- Mexico begins five-day shutdown to fight flu spreadMexico began a five-day shutdown on Friday to try to halt the spread of swine flu as the country was approved for three billion dollars in ...
- India through the eyes of Rene SeifertSeifert came to India in 2003 and met officials from the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, apart from local lawyers and chartered accountant...
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