US charges Raúl Castro with murder
Summary
The US Justice Department has charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro with murder stemming from a 1996 incident involving downed planes, intensifying pressure on Cuba. Separately, Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for a historic trillion-dollar debut on the US stock market, highlighting its diverse and valuable ventures. The podcast also explores Ukraine's significant advancements in air defense against Russian drones, the battle over communal beaches in Barbuda, dangerous queues on Mount Everest, and the International Booker Prize-winning novel, "Taiwan Travelogue."Episode description
The US justice department has unveiled criminal charges against the former Cuban president, Raúl Castro. The accusations against the 94-year-old include conspiracy and four counts of murder. They stem from a 1996 incident in which Cuban military jets shot down two planes flown by Miami-based Cuban exiles. President Trump has described the indictment as a "very big moment".
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