Dominican Republic

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5 Caribbean Islands Where You Can Live on $36,000 or Less a Year—InternationallIving.com

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  BALTIMORE/ OCTOBER 16, 2018 (STL.News) “The idea of Caribbean island living comes with the romance built in—crystal-clear, bathtub-warm waters; coconut palms trees swaying in a languid breeze; no more worrying about an early morning commute or a stressful job,” says International Living’s Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens. “But most people also assume that a picture-perfect … Continue reading 5 Caribbean Islands Where You Can Live on $36,000 or Less a Year—InternationallIving.com →

Sports

ZURICH | FIFA bans Dominican Republic official in bribery case

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ZURICH  — FIFA ethics committee judges have banned the former president of Dominican Republic’s soccer federation for 10 years in a bribery case. FIFA says Osiris Guzman was also found guilty of charges of accepting gifts and conflicts of interest. Guzman was fined 150,000 Swiss francs ($151,000), though it is unclear how the fine can … Continue reading ZURICH | FIFA bans Dominican Republic official in bribery case →

Sports

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic | Police: Twins’ Sano will not face charges for incident in DR

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Minnesota Twins player Miguel Sano will not face criminal charges in the Dominican Republic as a result of his involvement in a traffic incident that injured a police officer, authorities said Monday. Police said in a statement that the third baseman was released from custody after striking the officer with … Continue reading SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic | Police: Twins’ Sano will not face charges for incident in DR →

Sports

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic | Incident involving Twins’ Sano under investigation in DR

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Minnesota Twins player Miguel Sano was under investigation Monday in the Dominican Republic after the third baseman was involved in a traffic incident that injured a police officer. Police said in a statement that Sano was released from custody after striking the officer with his car, leaving him with a … Continue reading SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic | Incident involving Twins’ Sano under investigation in DR →

General

Connecticut News: Citizen of the Dominican Republic, RAFAEL NEFTALI CASTILLO BAEZ Sentenced to Prison for Supplying Heroin to New Haven Drug Ring

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Connecticut – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAFAEL NEFTALI CASTILLO BAEZ, 34, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last residing in the Bronx, N.Y., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of … Continue reading Connecticut News: Citizen of the Dominican Republic, RAFAEL NEFTALI CASTILLO BAEZ Sentenced to Prison for Supplying Heroin to New Haven Drug Ring →

Politics

WASHINGTON | US recalls Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama diplomats

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WASHINGTON— The United States has recalled its envoys to the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Panama after decisions by those nations to cut ties with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with China. The State Department says it has called back Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Robin Bernstein, Ambassador to El Salvador Jean Manes, and … Continue reading WASHINGTON | US recalls Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama diplomats →

Sports

NEW YORK | Marlins’ Urena suspended 6 games for hitting Acuna

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NEW YORK— Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena has been suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves with a pitch. Major League Baseball announced the penalties Thursday, a day after Urena hit Acuna on the left arm with his first pitch in the Marlins’ 5-2 … Continue reading NEW YORK | Marlins’ Urena suspended 6 games for hitting Acuna →

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OAKLAND, Calif. | Mariners’ Cano returns from drug suspension, now playing 1B

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OAKLAND, Calif.  — Robinson Cano is back in the major leagues with the Seattle Mariners after serving an 80-game drug suspension. The eight-time All-Star has a new position — first base, for the first time — and a new spot in the batting order, too. “It feels great to be back, especially the way the … Continue reading OAKLAND, Calif. | Mariners’ Cano returns from drug suspension, now playing 1B →