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Backers ‘failed to follow through’ in abortive uprising, Guaido tells AFP
May 7, 2019
Backers ‘failed to follow through’ in abortive uprising, Guaido tells AFP
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said Monday that backers who had pledged support for his abortive uprising last week had…
Trump would have faced obstruction charge if not president: ex-prosecutors
May 7, 2019
Trump would have faced obstruction charge if not president: ex-prosecutors
Nearly 400 former federal prosecutors said in a joint letter Monday that the evidence in the Mueller report would have…
Two Reuters reporters freed in Myanmar after more than 500 days in jail
May 7, 2019
Two Reuters reporters freed in Myanmar after more than 500 days in jail
YANGON (Reuters) – Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walked…
Pilot says lightning caused deadly Russian crash landing
May 6, 2019
Pilot says lightning caused deadly Russian crash landing
The pilot of a Russian passenger plane that erupted in a ball of fire on the runway of Moscow’s busiest…
Thai King praises ‘unity’ in speech on final coronation day
May 6, 2019
Thai King praises ‘unity’ in speech on final coronation day
Thailand’s newly-crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn praised a show of “unity” at his first public address on the final day of…
Sri Lanka police arrest two in clashes as schools reopen to near-empty classes
May 6, 2019
Sri Lanka police arrest two in clashes as schools reopen to near-empty classes
NEGOMBO, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka police arrested two men after a personal feud led to clashes between two…
US-China trade dilemma: how to hold Beijing’s feet to the fire
May 6, 2019
US-China trade dilemma: how to hold Beijing’s feet to the fire
US and Chinese officials say a historic deal ending their ongoing trade war could be imminent, but a key question…
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
May 6, 2019
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the US still sees “a path forward” in its nuclear talks with…
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
May 6, 2019
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
A Russian passenger plane erupted in a huge ball of fire and black smoke after making an emergency landing at…
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
May 6, 2019
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Sunday for Russia to get out of Venezuela, while his Russian counterpart, Sergei…