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Powerboats sped across the Caribbean Sea last weekend in a blistering pace and the pilots are believed to have set a new Guinness World Record. American speedboat pilots Nigel Hook and Jay Johnson set what they claim to be a new world record, covering the distance from the US island city of Key West to Cuba's Havana in one hour, 18 minutes and three seconds on Thursday. The US duo broke the previous record set by German pilot Roger Kluh in August, who covered the same distance in one hour and 45 minutes. The two pilots are seeking a Guinness World Record recognition for the feat.
Ireland's parliament votes in favour of Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons. Harris, 37, will become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister when he is formally installed in the role at a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins. IMAGES
A dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has been defeated, prime minister Leo Varadkar says. SOUNDBITE
Vote counting begins in Ireland for a double referendum on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "life within the home". All the major political parties support a "Yes-Yes" vote and results are expected later today. Nearly 3.5 million people were eligible to vote but turnout was less than 50 percent in most constituencies. IMAGES
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arrives at a Dublin polling station and casts his votes in a double referendum on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "duties in the home". All the major political parties support a "Yes-Yes" vote, which falls on International Women's Day. IMAGES
Early voters head to a Dublin polling station to take part in a double referendum on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "duties in the home". All the major political parties support a "Yes-Yes" vote, which falls on International Women's Day. IMAGES
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