News: Dominican Republic

We have started to collect the most important news related to Dominican Republic in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• June 20th 2019 – October 5th 2016
• July 26th 2016 – August 20th 2015
• July 2nd 2015 – October 31st 2013
• September 4th 2013 – August 16th 2012
• August 6th 2012 – August 4th 2011
• February 23rd 2011 – August 18th 2008
• May 17th 2008 – November 16th 2005

Dominican Republic: news

David Ortiz: Boston Red Sox legend 'not target of shooting'

Thursday, June 20th 2019, 7:52
related countries: Dominica

The man suspected of ordering the attack in Santo Domingo is said to be linked to Mexican criminals.
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Why are US tourists dying in Dominican Republic?

Tuesday, June 18th 2019, 17:55
related countries: Dominica, United States

The FBI is helping local authorities with toxicology tests after at least eight holidaymakers died.
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David Ortiz: Former Boston Red Sox star shot in back in Dominican Republic

Monday, June 10th 2019, 6:08
related countries: Dominica

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.
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US couple missing for two weeks in Dominican Republic

Tuesday, April 9th 2019, 17:09
related countries: Dominica, United States
related places: New York

The young New York couple were warned not to open their car windows due to violent crime.
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'Air Cocaine' drug-trafficking trial starts in France

Monday, February 18th 2019, 16:59
related countries: Dominica, France

Two French ex-pilots are accused of trying to smuggle a huge drugs stash from the Dominican Republic.
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Taiwan loses diplomatic ally as Dominican Republic switches ties to China

Tuesday, May 1st 2018, 7:07
related countries: China, Dominica, Taiwan

Dominican Republic switches ties to China, deepening Taiwan's isolation and leaving it 'very upset'.
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Deaf children 'hear' whales through vibrations

Sunday, March 19th 2017, 8:37
related countries: Dominica

Vibrations allow deaf children in the Dominican Republic to "hear" whale song.
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Alec Baldwin's Trump act fools newspaper

Sunday, February 12th 2017, 7:57
related countries: Dominica

A national newspaper in the Dominican Republic apologises after using the wrong photo.
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Baseball stars killed in car crashes

Sunday, January 22nd 2017, 17:41
related countries: Dominica

World Series winner Yordano Ventura and former MLB player Andy Marte are killed in separate car crashes in the Dominican Republic.
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Hurricane Matthew continues deadly passage

Wednesday, October 5th 2016, 6:20
related countries: Dominica

Hurricane Matthew left at least four people dead after hitting the Dominican Republic.
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