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Avery Schmitz

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CNN video analysis finds hundreds of Chinese boats suspected of illegal fishing

A fleet of more than 550 fishing trawlers could be seen from space in an area of international waters near Argentina that's notorious for illegal fishing. A CNN video analysis found that more than 80% of the fishing vessels in the area were sailing under the Chinese flag.

CNN video analysis finds hundreds of Chinese boats suspected of illegal fishing
Americas|Business|Environment|Political|World

Why Argentina’s military is deploying to surveil hundreds of Chinese fishing boats off its coast

Why Argentina’s military is deploying to surveil hundreds of Chinese fishing boats off its coast

Why Argentina’s military is deploying to surveil hundreds of Chinese fishing boats off its coast
Americas|Crime|Political|US

The US now considers these cartels and gangs terrorist groups. Here’s what to know about them

The US now considers these cartels and gangs terrorist groups. Here’s what to know about them

The US now considers these cartels and gangs terrorist groups. Here’s what to know about them
Africa|Health|Political|World

Paramilitary forces raid Sudan’s largest refugee camp

Paramilitary forces raid Sudan’s largest refugee camp

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Katie Bo Lillis identifies one big question about US using spy planes near Mexico border

The US military has significantly increased its surveillance of Mexican drug cartels over the past two weeks, with sophisticated spy planes flying at least 18 missions over the southwestern US and in international airspace around the Baja peninsula, according to open-source data and three US officials familiar with the missions. CNN senior reporter Katie Bo Lillis joins Kate Bolduan to discuss.

Katie Bo Lillis identifies one big question about US using spy planes near Mexico border
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US spy planes hunt for intel on Mexican drug cartels as surveillance flights surge near border

US spy planes hunt for intel on Mexican drug cartels as surveillance flights surge near border

US spy planes hunt for intel on Mexican drug cartels as surveillance flights surge near border
Africa|Travel|US|World

Six people injured in mid-air jolt that forced DC-bound United plane to make emergency landing in Nigeria

Six people injured in mid-air jolt that forced DC-bound United plane to make emergency landing in Nigeria

MidEast|News|World

‘This is the blood of my son’: While Israel hailed rescue of four hostages, Palestinians recall the horrors

CNN's Paula Hancocks tells the story of one Palestinian family that found themselves caught in the middle of the June 8th operation Israeli forces hailed as a daring success but left this family suffering an unimaginable loss.

‘This is the blood of my son’: While Israel hailed rescue of four hostages, Palestinians recall the horrors
MidEast|News|World

US-made munitions used in deadly Israeli strike on school complex near Khan Younis, CNN analysis finds

US-made munitions used in deadly Israeli strike on school complex near Khan Younis, CNN analysis finds

US-made munitions used in deadly Israeli strike on school complex near Khan Younis, CNN analysis finds
MidEast|News|World

‘He was a pious man’: The Gaza neighborhood shocked to find Israeli hostages in their midst

‘He was a pious man’: The Gaza neighborhood shocked to find Israeli hostages in their midst

‘He was a pious man’: The Gaza neighborhood shocked to find Israeli hostages in their midst
Election|News|US

As Harris moves to secure the Democratic nomination, misinformation follows soon after online

As Harris moves to secure the Democratic nomination, misinformation follows soon after online

As Harris moves to secure the Democratic nomination, misinformation follows soon after online
Africa|News|World

Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in rebel ambush in Mali, in their worst known loss in Africa

Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in rebel ambush in Mali, in their worst known loss in Africa

Americas|News|World

Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory

Protests erupt in Venezuela as questions grow over strongman Maduro’s victory
Asia|News|World

Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar

Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar

Hundreds of fleeing Rohingya reportedly killed in drone strikes as fears mount of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
Americas|News|World

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close

Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close
Asia|News|World

‘Are we not eating tonight?’ Myanmar’s military junta accused of using hunger as a ‘weapon’ by blocking vital food aid

‘Are we not eating tonight?’ Myanmar’s military junta accused of using hunger as a ‘weapon’ by blocking vital food aid

‘Are we not eating tonight?’ Myanmar’s military junta accused of using hunger as a ‘weapon’ by blocking vital food aid
Africa|News|World

At least 30 dead after dam collapses in Sudan, UN agency says

At least 30 dead after dam collapses in Sudan, UN agency says

At least 30 dead after dam collapses in Sudan, UN agency says
MidEast|News|World

Floods in Yemen kill nearly 100, damage thousands of homes

Floods in Yemen kill nearly 100, damage thousands of homes

Crime|MidEast|News|US|World

Members of Turkish national youth organization in custody after assault on US Marines

Members of Turkish national youth organization in custody after assault on US Marines

Crime|News|Political|World

Video shows Turkish group assaulting US Marines

More than a dozen members of a Turkish national youth organization were taken into custody in the port city of Izmir after local authorities say they assaulted two US Marines.

Environment|News|World

‘Russian spy’ whale may have been shot dead, say animal rights groups

‘Russian spy’ whale may have been shot dead, say animal rights groups

‘Russian spy’ whale may have been shot dead, say animal rights groups
MidEast|News|World

Family of American killed in West Bank blames Israel for her death, demands independent investigation

Family of American killed in West Bank blames Israel for her death, demands independent investigation

Family of American killed in West Bank blames Israel for her death, demands independent investigation
Crime|News|World

American activist shot dead by Israeli forces at West Bank protest, eyewitnesses say

A young Turkish-American woman, Aysenur Eygi, was shot and killed in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, according to US and Palestinian officials, while she was taking part in a protest near Nablus. CNN's Nick Robertson joins The Lead.

American activist shot dead by Israeli forces at West Bank protest, eyewitnesses say
MidEast|News|World

Israeli soldiers rammed UN vehicles with bulldozer and fired shots before letting them go, says UN spokesperson

Israeli soldiers rammed UN vehicles with bulldozer and fired shots before letting them go, says UN spokesperson

Israeli soldiers rammed UN vehicles with bulldozer and fired shots before letting them go, says UN spokesperson
News|Political|World

Russia will be ‘at war’ with NATO if Ukraine long-range missile restrictions lifted, Putin warns

Russia will be ‘at war’ with NATO if Ukraine long-range missile restrictions lifted, Putin warns

Russia will be ‘at war’ with NATO if Ukraine long-range missile restrictions lifted, Putin warns

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