Boycotts and rule changes don’t stop Israel topping Eurovision odds
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Greece closes airspace until 4:00 p.m. citing 'communication issues'
Twenty-four of those killed in New Year's fire have been identified, Swiss police say
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
The US military action overnight constitutes "a dangerous precedent," Guterres' spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
Venezuela's Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim president
Venezuela’s Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of acting president following the detention of Nicolás Maduro by US forces.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up weapons production and missile activity.
‘Milestone in international politics, Latin America’: Venezuelan academic on Maduro's capture
A Venezuelan academic said Maduro’s capture exposed a collapse of civilian authority, leaving a power vacuum filled by the military and external actors.
Charlotte Niddam identified as Israeli teen missing since deadly NYE fire at Swiss ski resort
As far as it is known, Niddam had been staying in the area of the ski resort, where she worked as a babysitter, offering her services through the resort's website.
Intentionally or not, the US's capture of Maduro is a threat to Iran's regime - analysis
Regardless if a message was meant for Iran by capturing Maduro, Iran is already feeling the sting.
Iranians, Jews gather outside 10 Downing Street, Iranian embassy in support of anti-regime protests
The protesters could be heard chanting “Long Live the Shah" and seen waving the Iranian flag, the Imperial Standards of Iran flag, and the British flag.
Lapid, Chikli: US arrest of Maduro a message to Iranian regime
Opposition leader Yair Lapid and Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli praised the US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, warning the Iranian regime of the consequences of narcoterrorism.
CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says
According to the official, the CIA had a small team operating covertly on the ground in Venezuela since August, and was able to provide “extraordinary insights” into Maduro’s life patterns.
