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From the archives: Cuba shoots down 2 civilian planes in 1996

On Feb. 24, 1996, Cuba shot down two civilian aircraft, prompting global outcry. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.

The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment

Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.

Policía de Colombia ofreció recompensa tras ataque con armas de fuego contra avión institucional

El incidente armado ocurrió momentos después de que la unidad despegara rumbo a la capital del país. Pese a los impactos de fusil recibidos en plena trayectoria, las maniobras de l...

Raul Castro Reportedly Targeted in New DOJ Indictment for 1996 Fatal Plane Shootdown

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted in 1996 shootdown that killed Americans

DOJ is weighing an indictment of ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown, a move that could sharply escalate U.S.-Cuba tensions.

Plane Carrying 52 Passengers Hit by Firework

A firework hit a commercial plane on the Fourth of July while it was landing at Midway International Airport in Chicago. Delta Air Lines flight 1076 landed safely at the […] The po...

"Only Meters Away": Deadly plane crash narrowly misses residential area

ALBAWABA - Eleven people died when a civilian aircraft taking part in a skydiving training trip crashed shortly after take-off in the city of Nancy in north-eastern France, police...

Papuan separatists kill American pilot, torch civilian aircraft in Indonesia

ALBAWABA- Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Highland Papua province claimed responsibility on Thursday for killing an American pilot and setting his civilian aircraft ablaze after i...

US pilot 'killed', plane torched in Papua; rebels call attack a 'message' to America & Indonesia

Separatist rebels in Papua claim to have killed an American pilot and burned a civilian plane, alleging it ferried Indonesian military personnel. The West Papua National Liberation...

Ataque con armas de fuego contra un avión de la Policía Nacional de Colombia deja tres heridos

Por Fernando Ramos y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Un avión de la Policía Nacional de Colombia fue atacado este viernes con armas de fuego poco después de despegar del aeropuerto...

One year after Air India Ahmedabad crash, no report released

The London-bound AI171 crashed immediately after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025. Of the 242 people on board, 241 were killed, and 19 other victims were from the...

So, Why Did Cuba Shoot Down Those Planes in 1996?

The Full Story of the Brothers to the Rescue Incident Starts in the 1960sContinue reading on Read or Die! »

Attack on Kuwait Airport causes serious damage and casualties

ALBAWABA - Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority said Wednesday that Iran carried out a drone and missile attack targeting Kuwait Airport...

US B-52 bomber crash at California air force base kills eight

Eight people died when a USB-52 bomber crashedand erupted into acatastrophic fireshortly after take-off at an air force base inCaliforniaon Monday, officials said.The heavy bomber...

World Cup terror plot revealed in bloodcurdling detail for first time: Beckham and US team targeted in televised massacr...

The foiled plot sought to cause bloodshed on the pitch and a 'nuclear holocaust to rival Chernobyl'. It was reportedly thwarted thanks to a double agent and huge police operation.

A Bomb Exploded Inside LaGuardia Airport In 1975, Killing 11 People, And America Mostly Just Forgot About It

Over 50 years after it occurred, the bombing that rocked one of New York's largest airports remains an unsolved case.

Justice Department Indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for 1996 Shootdown That Killed 4 Americans

Nearly 30 years after Cuban fighter jets destroyed two civilian aircraft over international waters, the former Cuban dictator faces federal murder charges.

Eight dead after US B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base

Eight people died when a USB-52 bomber crashedand erupted into acatastrophic fireshortly after take-off at an air force base inCaliforniaon Monday, officials said.The heavy bomber...

‘Bang’: Firework Collides With Plane Carrying 52 Passengers

by Arianna Hooker at CDN - A firework hit a commercial plane on the Fourth of July while it was landing at the Midway International Airport in Chicago. Delta Air Lines flight 1076...

30 years ago, Cuba shot down a plane carrying Americans. Now former leader Raul Castro could be indicted over it

(CNN) — Former Cuban leader Raul Castro could be indicted for his alleged role in the shooting down of two civilian planes 30 years ago...

US says Tren de Aragua leader killed

CSIS destroyed wiretap evidence: Canada officially blames Khalistanis for Air India bombing in 1985

In a Facebook post commemorating the tragedy, CSIS stated: "On June 23, 1985, a bomb planted by Canada-based Khalistani extremists destroyed the aircraft, killing everyone on board...

United flight to Spain turns back after suspected security threat

A United Airlines (UA) flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned back mid-flight on Saturday after a passenger's threatening Bluetooth device name tri...

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as...