Foreign mercenaries behind president’s assassination, Haitian police say

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Suspects in the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse are tossed on the floor after being detained.

Police in Haiti say that at least 15 people behind the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse were Colombian mercenaries, including several retired military members. And, after a 15-month standstill, cruises are leaving from American waters again with revamped health and safety protocols. Will it be smooth sailing? Also, most Islamic countries regard homosexuality as morally unacceptable — and a crime. But gay activists say homophobia is a Western import with documents to prove it. 

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