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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the ISIS terrorist group no longer holds territory in Syria, saying it was “100 percent defeated.” Full Story »
The U.S. on Friday sanctioned a major Venezuelan bank in retaliation for the arrest of a senior aide to opposition leader Juan Guaido whom Washington recognizes as the leader of the crises-wracked country. Full Story »
Almost 100 people have died, mostly women and children, after a ferry sank on a swollen river in northern Iraq on Thursday during a holiday season. Full Story »
French security forces will be allowed to open fire if lives are threatened during the Yellow Vest protests to be held this weekend in Paris, according to media reports. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The United States on Friday sanctioned Venezuela's state-owned Bandes bank as a retaliatory measure after the Nicolas Maduro-led regime arrested one of Juan Guaido's closest aides.
THE LOOP
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As Yemen is about to enter its fourth year of Saudi-led intervention, millions of Yemenis are on the brinks of famine and one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in the world.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Jennifer Nettles released a new music video after issuing a PSA about community.
SPORTS
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Egypt has chosen six venues across five cities to host this year's African Nations Cup finals, local media reported, including...
