Havana Syndrome
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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
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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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Military police removed from Canadian embassy nearly a year after last ‘Havana syndrome’ caseCNN reported last week that the Pentagon and other U.S. federal agencies are investigating at least two possible cases similar to Havana syndrome on American soil.CanadaMay 5, 2021
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Canadian officials not disclosing ‘at least 3’ new Havana syndrome cases: letterGlobal News obtained a letter sent to Marc Garneau last week that states there are dozens of recent reports of symptoms currently being probed.CanadaApr 27, 2021
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Havana syndrome caused by ‘targeted action,’ U.S. State Department says in reportLawyers for Canadian diplomats injured in Havana, Cuba, between 2016 and 2018 say the federal government is trying to block a lawsuit from victims of 'Havana syndrome.'PoliticsFeb 19, 2021
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Ottawa keeps diplomat union hanging in push to meet over ‘Havana syndrome’ risksThe union for Canadian diplomats has been pushing for a meeting to discuss the findings of a U.S. report on 'Havana syndrome' that said directed energy was the likely cause.CanadaJan 28, 2021
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Foreign minister raised troubling U.S. report on ‘Havana syndrome’ with Cuban counterpartLeading U.S. scientists issued a report earlier in the month saying 'directed, pulsed' energy is the most likely cause of 'Havana syndrome.'CanadaDec 20, 2020
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‘They need to take this seriously’: Diplomats urge action after Havana syndrome reportThe report from the National Academies of Sciences found 'early failure' to take the cases seriously, and warned the threat to diplomats abroad remains.CanadaDec 8, 2020
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Ottawa reviewing new report that ‘directed, pulsed’ energy behind Havana syndromeThe new study found that 'directed, pulsed radio frequency energy appears to be the most plausible' cause behind the mysterious symptoms of Havana syndromePoliticsDec 7, 2020
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