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Juan Guaido Claims Venezuela Smuggling Uranium to Iran, Fails to Provide Proof

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The former head of the Venezuelan parliament proclaimed himself interim president of the country alleging that elected President Nicolas Maduro rigged the 2018 vote. Despite western states initially supporting Guaido’s claims to the presidency, many of them have since abandoned such rhetoric. … Read More >Juan Guaido Claims Venezuela Smuggling Uranium to Iran, Fails to Provide Proof

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US to Increase Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro ‘Multilaterally’

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The United States plans to multilaterally increase pressure on Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, by working with global partners to bring about an electoral solution to the ongoing political crisis in the country, a senior US administration official told reporters. … Read More >US to Increase Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro ‘Multilaterally’

Categories USA

Harris Reportedly Taking Bigger Role in Forming Biden’s Foreign, National Security Policies

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While the role of the US vice president is traditionally seen as integral, the responsibilities given to the post often vary depending on the leadership installed in the White House, as was the case with former Vice Presidents Dick Cheney and Joe Biden during past administrations. Both officials took on projects that kept them in-the-know. … Read More >Harris Reportedly Taking Bigger Role in Forming Biden’s Foreign, National Security Policies

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Dozen States Sue Biden Over Attempting to Calculate ‘Social Cost’ of Greenhouse Gases

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In an executive order on climate policy, US President Joe Biden directed the establishment of the “social cost” of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions, saying that it will help agencies determine the “social benefits” of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. … Read More >Dozen States Sue Biden Over Attempting to Calculate ‘Social Cost’ of Greenhouse Gases

Categories Middle East

Militants in Syria Plan Staged Chemical Attack in Idlib Province, Russian Military Says

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Militants in Syria are planning to stage a chemical attack on the Kabana locality in the Idlib province, Rear Adm. Alexander Karpov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Monday. … Read More >Militants in Syria Plan Staged Chemical Attack in Idlib Province, Russian Military Says

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United Airlines Cancels all Flights to Israel For March 2021 Due to Travel Restrictions

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After its third lockdown series, Israel on Monday started relaxing restrictive measures as the country is first-ranked in vaccination coverage against the coronavirus. Earlier the Israeli government issued permission for 1,000 air passengers to enter the country daily. … Read More >United Airlines Cancels all Flights to Israel For March 2021 Due to Travel Restrictions