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What is Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’?

What some military experts refer to as Iran’s “mosquito fleet” is causing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. CNN’s Nic Robertson explains why this fleet of small boats is so effective.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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What is Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’?

What some military experts refer to as Iran’s “mosquito fleet” is causing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. CNN’s Nic Robertson explains why this fleet of small boats is so effective.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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Israeli soldier appears to desecrate Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military is investigating after a photo circulating on social media shows a soldier appearing to desecrate a statue of the Virgin Mary in Debel, Lebanon – the same town where Israeli soldiers were photographed destroying a crucifix last month. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

01:04 • Source: CNN
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Iran’s wartime crackdown includes a rise in executions

Since the war in Iran began, the country has been carrying out the fastest wave of political executions in its recent history, with at least 28 people who have been put to death on political, protest-related, or espionage charges, according to a US-based human rights group. CNN’s Clarissa Ward reports.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

Ted Turner, the billionaire media mogul who revolutionized TV news when he founded CNN in 1980, has died. He was 87.

02:25 • Source: CNN
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Amanpour remembers early days with Ted Turner

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour remembers early days with CNN founder Ted Turner in the newsroom and his impact on journalism: “He cares…I want to work for somebody who absolutely cares.”

01:05 • Source: CNN
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Pope Leo called customer service, friend says

A friend of Pope Leo’s, Rev Tom McCarthy, recalls a story of what happened when Pope Leo tried to change his bank information over the phone after becoming the Pope.

00:55 • Source: CNN
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Rubio drops hip-hop references in Iran briefing

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had music on his mind, nodding to two '90s hip-hop songs during a briefing at the White House. CNN's Jake Tapper reports.

01:10 • Source: CNN