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Venezuela, Russia vow to deepen economic cooperation despite U.S. sanctions

Venezuela and Russia have agreed to increase investment in diverse spheres despite sanctions by the United States, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during his visit to Caracas. "We have a

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Evacuees from Bahamas await visa extensions in Florida

03:38 After Hurricane Dorian destroyed large parts of the Bahamas in September, thousands of evacuees were brought to the U.S., with many finding refuge in Florida.Temporary visas for

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58.5 million children in Africa suffering from stunted growth

Stunted children are believed to have a lower resting energy expenditure and fat oxidation than non-stunted children./W.H.O. Around 58.5 million children in Africa are suffering from stunting,

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French soldiers kill more than 30 Islamist militants in Mali

FILE PHOTO: French soldiers of the “Belleface” Desert Tactical Group (GTD) set up camp for the night in the Gourma region during the Operation Barkhane in Ndaki, Mali, July 27, 2019. /Reuters

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Pete Buttigieg pressured at New Hampshire debate over marijuana arrests of black people as mayor

Pete Buttigieg faced intense questioning at the Democratic debate over his time as mayor in South Bend, Indiana, when arrests of black people for marijuana possession w

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'The in-tray from hell': The to-do list for the UK's new ambassador to the U.S.

Dame Karen Pierce was named on Friday as the next ambassador to the U.S. after London's previous top diplomat in Washington resigned over comments about President Donal

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Venezuela denounces "terrorist attack" against communications companies

The vice president attributed the act to "opposition extremists" under direction from the United States. CARACAS, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday denounced a

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Watch two rocket launches live, including a Space Station supply flight and a mission to study the Sun

There are two – that’s right two – launches happening this Sunday, and both are set to broadcast live on NASA’s official stream above. The first is a NASA International Space Station resu

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Mass shooting leaves 27 killed, 57 injured in Thailand: PM

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Sunday that a shooting rampage in northeastern Thailand has left 27 people dead, including the gunman, and 57 others inju

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Venezuela, Russia vow to deepen economic cooperation despite U.S. sanctions

The priority sectors for investment are energy, natural resources, industry, and agriculture, Lavrov said, adding that great importance would also be placed on developing military cooperation. CARA

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Jordan witnesses mounting calls for annulling deal to import gas from Israel

Calls have been mounting in Jordan for abolishing a 10-billion-U.S. dollar agreement to import gas from Israel, with majority of Jordanians voicing support for scrapping the deal. State-run Universi

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Flyers rout Capitals 7-2, deny Ovechkin's milestone bid

Philadelphia Flyers players score a goal in the game against the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, U.S., February 8, 2020. /AP Photo Preventing Alex Ovechkin from

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Hubei issues favorable financial policies to support battle against virus

Authorities in central China's Hubei Province where the novel coronavirus broke out have issued 17 favorable policies to support the battle against the epidemic. The p

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Temporary hospitals in full gear as more medical teams arrive in virus-hit Wuhan

Public facilities that have been converted into makeshift hospitals are in full gear as more medical teams arrive in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak i

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239 mln people in sub-Saharan Africa suffering from hunger, malnutrition: FAO

Around 239 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are suffering from hunger and malnutrition, a senior official of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Saturday. "239 m

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OPEC committee urges output cut over coronavirus

A committee appointed by the OPEC club of oil-producing countries and its allies to study the effects of coronavirus recommended additional output cuts on Saturday, Algeria's energy minister said."Th

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U.S. voices concern over "contemplated" military action between Libya's warring parties

The U.S. embassy in Libya Saturday expressed concern over "contemplated" military action between Libya's UN-backed government and the east-based army. "The U.S. embassy notes with concern credible r