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What’s behind Venezuela’s political crisis?
In Venezuela, the government of President Nicolás Maduro and the opposition are engaged in a bitter power struggle. The South American country has been caught…
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Brexit news: Verhofstadt courts outrage after posing with obscene anti-Brexit t-shirt
Mr Verhofstadt, a prominent critic of Brexit who earlier this year featured in a behind-the-scenes documentary, Brexit: Behind Closed Doors, tweeted a picture of him…
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When and how will Boris Johnson become Prime Minister – historic day explained
After a lifetime of lies, gaffes and scandals, Boris Johnson will win his ultimate prize of becoming Prime Minister this afternoon. The Tory MP's vain…
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What are Jair Bolsonaro’s policies?
Jair Bolsonaro has won the presidential election in Brazil. Well known for his often incendiary statements, the far-right politician’s actual policy positions are harder to…
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Venezuela opposition holds vigil for killed protesters
Venezuelan opposition mourns people killed in protests following failed call for a military uprising against Maduro. Opposition supporters have gathered at the behest of their…
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Venezuela elections: What's next after Maduro's re-election
President Nicolas Maduro won another six-year term, but new sanctions may bring the country to its knees, analysts say. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s re-election was…
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Nicaragua's Ortega called a ''murderer' in talks with protesters
The president said, during negotiations to end the street violence, that the Nicaraguans killed in the crackdown were criminals. The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega,…
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Kim Jong Un tells North Korean party leaders to get in line
SEOUL (DPA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned top figures from the Korean Workers’ Party to get in line, saying “undesirable practices”…
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Funerals held for Venezuela's prison fire victims
President Nicolas Maduro has yet to respond to demands for answers about the deaths from a fire in one of Venezuela’s notoriously overcrowded prisons. Relatives…
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John Barnes’ heartfelt Question Time speech defending Liam Neeson is a must-see
John Barnes has won widespread praise and a lively debate after he gave a passionate speech on Question Time – DEFENDING Liam Neeson. The ex-England…
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South Africa: ANC to hold media briefing on Zuma's fate
Ruling party expected to make an announcement on President Zuma’s fate, as reports say he will be removed from office. South Africa’s ruling party, the…
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Opinion | Flashing Yellow Light in France
The Yellow Vests have been coming out to demonstrate in Paris and other large French cities for 13 straight Saturdays now, bedeviling the government of…
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Zuma under pressure as state of nation speech postponed
South African president under pressure to step down as ruling African National Congress prepares for elections in 2019. Durban, South Africa – Jacob Zuma’s scheduled…
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