Venezuela’s oil exports sank in June to 77-year low: data

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(Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil exports slumped in June to their lowest level since 1943 after half a dozen tankers, looking to avoid the threat of U.S. sanctions, sailed away from the nation’s waters without loading, according to vessel-tracking data. The … Read More

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro is denied control of gold in London bank

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A British judge said it was unlawful to give it to the socialist leader since Britain recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country’s legitimate leader. Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a news conference at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, … Read More

Mount Rushmore July Fourth celebration to feature Trump remarks, fireworks, military flyovers

President Trump is expected to deliver remarks at Mount Rushmore on Friday night at a celebration which is slated to include a fireworks display and military flyovers to kick off the July 4 weekend. Friday night’s event will be hosted … Read More

Migrants test positive for coronavirus after arriving in Italy

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Charity group Mediterranea’s Mare Jonio ship rescued 43 migrants on Wednesday, eight of whom tested positive for coronavirus Handout MEDITERRANEA/AFP/File – Rome (AFP) Eight migrants who disembarked in Sicily this week after being rescued in the Mediterranean by a charity … Read More

Direct Provision: Ireland’s controversial system for accommodating asylum seekers to end

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One of the promises Ireland’s new coalition government has made is a commitment to abolish Direct Provision, the state’s controversial system for accommodating asylum seekers. But what new regime will be put in place to protect those seeking shelter on … Read More

Seattle police retake precinct in CHOP, arrest multiple protesters following Durkan orders

Police Chief Carmen Best said “enough is enough” after fatal shootings in the area. Seattle police have retaken the East Precinct after clearing out the protest area known as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP, making more than a dozen arrests … Read More

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