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  • Since the US-Iran deal was announced on Sunday, Iran's army claims that Israel has violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon 84 times. The aggressor "should expect a harsh response" if the attacks persist, according to the army.
  • Switzerland said that an initial deal between the US and Iran would be signed in Lucerne on Friday.
  • US President Trump said that the deal implies Iran won't have nuclear weapons while speaking at the G7 summit.
  • US president Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon in a "more responsible" way.
  • An alleged targeted acid attack in New Jersey injured six people, including three teenagers.
  • A manhunt is underway for the alleged shooter who reportedly shot two coworkers at a Delaware hospital on Tuesday.

Tag: Venezuelans Refugees

March 7, 2019

US Increasingly Ties Cuba to Venezuela...

U.S. efforts to unseat Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolas Maduro are also aimed at confronting the communist government in Cuba that conservative critics say continues to destabilize its neighbors in Latin America by exporting its failed economic model and fostering political repression

February 28, 2019

Press Groups Denounce Venezuelan Authorities for...

Numerous media organizations working in Venezuela have denounced authorities for harassing, bullying and even confiscating the equipment of journalists as they cover the ongoing crisis in that South American country

February 25, 2019

Venezuelan Crisis: From the Twittersphere

Twittersphere reacts to ongoing Venezulean crisis

February 20, 2019

Analysts: Venezuela’s Failed Socialist Policies Could...

The International Monetary Fund would likely require Venezuela to lift price controls and privatize state-owned companies, including the oil and gas company Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), in exchange for billions of dollars in aid and loans

Venezuela’s Opposition Seeks Foreign Aid

Representatives of Venezuela’s interim president, Juan Guaidó, are in Washington organizing aid for their troubled country from many nations. They have raised substantial sums of money, but must still figure out how to get supplies into Venezuela

February 14, 2019

Hyperinflation, humanitarian crisis escalates in Venezuela...

From hyperinflation and unemployment to medical and food shortages, foreign policy experts and international aid groups are watching Venezuela closely to see what happens next

February 13, 2019

Venezuela Crisis Pits US Against Russia

Kremlin officials and Russian state media portray Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro as the country’s legitimate leader, even though the United States and a host of other countries have declared him illegitimate and recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s interim president

February 10, 2019

US Military Option in Venezuela Risks...

The possibility that President Donald Trump might resort to using military force to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is raising concerns about the potential cost in lives and unintended consequences of committing American troops to another foreign conflict

February 8, 2019

Guaido Calls for Support for Venezuela’s...

The United States has accused Venezuela’s former strongman Nicolas Maduro of blocking humanitarian aid to his desperately needy people. VOA’s Zlatica Hoke reports that while many call for Maduro to leave, he still enjoys the support of Cuba and Russia

February 5, 2019

Guaidó Reaching Out of Military...

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who last month was recognized by the U.S. as the acting president of Venezuela, talked to VOA’s Spanish service

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