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Venezuelan opposition leaders dragged from their homes in early morning raids

02 August 2017, 12:24

The first vice president of the National Assembly, Freddy Guevara , condemned the detentions as an attempt by the regime to intimidate and demoralize the opposition. Human rights advocates say some have faced torture. Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Lopez'...

Three killed in Russian Federation court after defendants grab officers' guns

02 August 2017, 12:26

Five of the accused "attacked police officers (escorting them) and tried to seize their weapons", while in an elevator, police said. Two other criminals and three security officials were left injured during the incident in the Russian city.

MLB Rumors: Cubs Close To Acquiring Justin Wilson, Alex Avila From Tigers

01 August 2017, 10:49

The Chicago Cubs clearly wanted to improve their team in two specific spots prior to the 2017 Major League Baseball trade deadline; the bullpen and backup catcher. "I think it really takes a burden off of a bunch of different guys, which I think ...

BROWN: School funding crisis needn't become another standoff

01 August 2017, 10:45

Bruce Rauner because he's pledged to strip money for Chicago Public Schools that he's declared a "bailout". In a statement released Monday, Madigan claimed many Republican lawmakers share the Democrats' commitment to fair funding for all schools...

Boy Scout leader apologizes for President Trump's political rhetoric at jamboree

31 July 2017, 12:33

The apology came in a statement from Chief Scout Executive Michael Surbaugh , three days after Trump's speech to almost 40,000 scouts and adults gathered in West Virginia. The Monday Trump speech deviated significantly from Jamboree speeches...

Senate Republican Plan To Repeal, Replace Obamacare Fails

31 July 2017, 12:33

Republicans are discussing how many elements of an Obamacare repeal they must include to get enough support to pass, he said. No legislation and little guidance have been offered on the matter by President Donald Trump , although he has berated th...

Ozamiz City mayor slain in raid; daughter vice mayor arrested

31 July 2017, 12:27

He is the third mayor to have been killed in President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on narcotics. Mr Parojinog, the mayor of Ozamiz city, was killed during a gun battle with police serving a search warrant at his home. "I am asking President Duter...

Firefighters kill snake that was biting woman's face

30 July 2017, 12:38

Boa constrictors are known to squeeze or "constrict" their prey to death. An Ohio woman called 911 on Thursday to report that she had a boa constrictor wrapped around her face. Perhaps the proximity to the lake is one reason for the woman's abun...

Venezuela protest deaths rise to 113

30 July 2017, 12:25

More than 100 people have died in four months of anti- government protests. The controversial Constituent Assembly election is scheduled for July 30, and the Venezuelan opposition was planning to pile more pressure on Maduro by holding a major ...

NI Weather: Bright spells, scattered showers

29 July 2017, 12:26

By Saturday , the low will recede and high pressure will take its place. " Saturday will see further scattered showers with some sunny spells at first but becoming cloudier as showers become more frequent in the west". North winds at 5-10 miles p...

US Hits Iran With Sanctions After 'Provocative' Space Launch

29 July 2017, 12:27

Resolution 2231 (2015) provides for the termination of the provisions of previous Security Council resolutions on the Iranian nuclear program, and calls on Iran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles created to be capable of deli...

Former president of Georgia stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship

28 July 2017, 12:16

Poroshenko saw him at that time as an ally, but Saakashvili resigned the post a year ago, complaining of official obstruction of his anticorruption efforts. "Practically they are forcing Saakashvili to take refuge in America and forget about Ukrain...

U.S. should stop the games with Iran nuclear agreement — Los Angeles Times

28 July 2017, 12:11

Larijani accused Washington of breaking agreements and said "they [Americans] believe that breaking the nuclear agreement will do them good; on the contrary they will be more affected than others". It must now return to the Senate, where it is expect...

Tillerson on Resignation Talk: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere'

28 July 2017, 12:13

The report claimed Tillerson was at odds with the White House over several issues, including the issue of State Department staffing and the policy toward Iran. Sources told CNN that Tillerson was especially bothered by Trump's decision to attack ...

Sin to declare missing Indians dead without evidence: Sushma

27 July 2017, 12:54

Swaraj had told family members that an Iraqi official quoting intelligence sources had told Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retired) V.K. "In every meeting, we have been asking why Harjit Masih would tell a lie and Sushma would say "f...

Vatican turns off fountains as Italy reels from drought

26 July 2017, 12:29

Water pours out of the fountain as Pilgrims gather in St Peter's Square to watch a giant screen as Pope Francis presides over the Holy Saturday Easter vigil mass in St. In Italy the lack of rain has caused a serious drought across the country. About ...

Switzerland chainsaw attack: Suspect arrested in Thalwil

26 July 2017, 12:28

The authorities identified the suspect as Franz Wrousis, 51. Police said they do not believe Monday's attack in the historic town of Schaffhausen is terrorism related, but warned the public that the man at large is "dangerous". Police have distribu...

Teenage driver arrested after live streaming fatal crash on Instagram

26 July 2017, 12:23

Her father, Nicandro Sanchez, said the teen is still in a state of shock. Her parents told the news channel she had recently graduated high school and had spent the past two years in the custody of Child Protective Services. Obdulia Sanchez , ...

Two Palestinians die after clashes with Israeli forces

25 July 2017, 11:31

The violence took place in Jerusalem's Old City, home to sacred sites for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Metal detectors were installed at the entrance to the Temple Mount after three Arab-Israelis shot and killed two Israeli police officers at...

'Shrinkflation': Chocolate bars are getting smaller but they're not getting cheaper

25 July 2017, 11:33

A spokesman for the Food and Drink Federation, which represents United Kingdom food and drink manufacturers, said companies are facing "sharp increases" in the cost of ingredients and packaging, while the falling strength of the pound since the Bre...

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