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Grabbing the bull by the tail: Venezuela’s cowboy sport
AFP, Published on 07/03/2026
» SAN FERNANDO DE APURE, Venezuela - Four mounted cowboys jostle for position near the bull pen gate.
Trump threatens Spain ties over Iran war refusal
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran, while also lashing out at Britain for not cooperating more.
US Democrats allege ‘cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - Democrats on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump’s administration of the “largest government cover-up in modern history” over reports that it withheld documents relating to allegations that the Republican leader sexually abused a minor.
More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» GUATIRE — More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them.
Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» PARIS - Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warnings that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.
Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» PARIS - Iran’s atomic energy chief on Thursday said “no country can deprive Iran of the right” to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were “many reasons” to strike the Islamic republic.
US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers Wednesday he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his crimes, as Democrats pressed him over his decades-long relationship with the notorious sex offender.
White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.
US commerce chief admits Epstein Island lunch but denies closer ties
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted Tuesday to having lunch on the private island of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2012, but denied closer ties, amid bipartisan calls for his resignation.
Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» CARACAS - Renowned Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison on charges including terrorism and treason.