Havana Syndrome
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No proof of ‘Havana syndrome’ foreign power link but still debates: reportSymptoms that include headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and sleep were first reported in Cuba in 2016 — leading to the label “Havana Syndrome."HealthJan 10, 2025
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Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to MoscowInsider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.WorldApr 1, 2024
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U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer saysThe lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.CanadaMar 19, 2024
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‘Havana syndrome’: New studies find no major evidence of health impactsSymptoms of the mysterious ailment have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.HealthMar 18, 2024
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‘Havana syndrome’ was not caused by a foreign adversary, U.S. intel findsIn January, a CIA official said the agency found it was unlikely that Russia or another "foreign actor" caused most of the anomalous health incidents.U.S. NewsMar 1, 2023
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U.S. reopening visa, consular services in Cuba after cases of mystery illnessVisa and consular services were closed on the island in 2017 after embassy staff were afflicted in a series of health incidents, alleged sonic attacks that remain unexplained.U.S. NewsJan 4, 2023
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Former Supreme Court justice to mediate several ‘Havana Syndrome’ claimsThe development is a step toward resolving some elements of a Federal Court action filed in 2019 by diplomats and dependants - now numbering 18 plaintiffs.CanadaNov 11, 2022
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‘Havana Syndrome’: Canada cautions diplomats about mysterious illness symptomsA broadcast message to all Global Affairs staff was issued, outlining the symptoms and how to report concerns.CanadaJan 23, 2022
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‘Havana syndrome’ cases at U.S. embassy in Berlin prompts police probeThe syndrome came to public attention in 2016 after dozens of diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, complained of the symptoms.WorldOct 8, 2021
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Global Affairs Canada confirms no Canadians in Vienna hit amid Havana syndrome reportsThe confirmation from Canadian officials comes after Global Affairs Canada initially did not answer questions about reports of new Havana syndrome cases in Vienna.CanadaJul 22, 2021
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