Category: World
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Protests Erupt After Maduro Declared Winner of Disputed Venezuela Election
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Caracas, Venezuela — Protests have erupted across Venezuela following the controversial announcement that Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of the disputed presidential election. Demonstrators have taken to the streets, decrying the results as fraudulent and demanding new elections. Unrest in the Capital In the capital city of Caracas,…
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Pita’s Prime Ministerial Bid Faces High Stakes Vote in Thai Parliament
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On Thursday, voting was underway in Thailand’s parliament for a new prime minister, with Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat running unopposed in what will be a critical test of his political clout. The 42-year-old, U.S.-educated liberal, whose movement stunned establishment rivals to win May’s election, faces a significant challenge…
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Ideal Ways to Spend Downtime to Be Happier and More Successful
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For many people, their free time is best spent thinking about how they can be most productive and change their life for the better. While there’s nothing wrong with this, it might end up working against you. That’s mostly the case when you only think about what happens in the…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Avoids Rising Kashmir with Prime Minister Modi As They Aim to Reset Ties
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The recent developments in Kashmir related to New Delhi’s decision of doing away with J&K special status was not touched during the Modi-Xi summit attended by leaders from two of the most populous nations. Instead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Xi Jinping looked to effect a major reset…
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Police in Haiti Use Teargas and Live Ammunition in Dispersing Protesters
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Haitian police used tear gas and live ammunition in dispersing protesters from the capital on Friday. The protesters demand President Jovenel resignation as widespread food and fuel shortages continue to hit the country. Other complaints lodged by the protesters include double-digit inflation, a weakening currency and corruption accusations against public…