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Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

Trump administration tells prosecutors to avoid criminal probes of acting Venezuelan president

The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials — the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.

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This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

This kid struck a deal with an MLB player

Esmerlyn Valdez, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit his first major-league homer on Sunday night, batting against the Toronto Blue Jays. The ball wound up in the hands of a tough 12-year-old negotiator — who walked away with two signed team souvenirs.

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How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

How a Canadian Epstein survivor found her voice

Sharlene Rochard was a teen when she started travelling to the U.S. to model and ended up in the orbit of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the Canadian survivor is transforming her personal trauma into public advocacy, telling CBC’s Katie Nicholson how she reframed her pain and found her voice.

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Israeli army begins new ground operation in Gaza with at least 20 dead in latest strikes
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August 5, 2020

Israeli army begins new ground operation in Gaza with at least 20 dead in latest strikes

The Israeli military said on Wednesday its forces have resumed…

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Where does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stand now? Here's a timeline on the latest developments
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August 5, 2020

Where does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stand now? Here’s a timeline on the latest developments

The first phase of a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel…

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At least 55 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, where UN says more aid will be delivered
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August 5, 2020

At least 55 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, where UN says more aid will be delivered

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 55 Palestinians in Gaza on…

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'Hunger makes you do bad things': Desperate Palestinians loot aid trucks as some enter Gaza Strip
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August 5, 2020

‘Hunger makes you do bad things’: Desperate Palestinians loot aid trucks as some enter Gaza Strip

Desperation filled the air on Wednesday night as aid trucks…

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Israel, Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire
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August 5, 2020

Israel, Yemen’s Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire

Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities…

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Fuel shortage threatens to turn Gaza's biggest hospital into graveyard, doctors say
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August 5, 2020

Fuel shortage threatens to turn Gaza’s biggest hospital into graveyard, doctors say

Overwhelmed doctors and patients at Gaza’s largest medical centre could soon…

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7 Palestinian children killed in Israeli strike while lining up for nutritional supplements in central Gaza
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August 5, 2020

7 Palestinian children killed in Israeli strike while lining up for nutritional supplements in central Gaza

At least seven children were killed by an Israeli strike in…

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Israeli strike in Gaza kills 19 members of a family, health officials say
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August 5, 2020

Israeli strike in Gaza kills 19 members of a family, health officials say

Israeli strikes overnight and into Tuesday killed more than 90…

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Canada joins allies in demanding Israel stop 'dangerous' aid delivery in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Canada joins allies in demanding Israel stop ‘dangerous’ aid delivery in Gaza

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and 24 of her counterparts…

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Canada pledges $30M in Gaza aid, $10M for Palestinian Authority work toward statehood
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August 5, 2020

Canada pledges $30M in Gaza aid, $10M for Palestinian Authority work toward statehood

While Canada is not joining France in recognizing a Palestinian…

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By acknowledging 'real starvation' in Gaza, Trump sharpens Western pressure on Netanyahu
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August 5, 2020

By acknowledging ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, Trump sharpens Western pressure on Netanyahu

In what humanitarians are calling a make-or-break week for saving…

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Hamas wants open humanitarian corridors, end to Israeli strikes for hostages to get aid
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August 5, 2020

Hamas wants open humanitarian corridors, end to Israeli strikes for hostages to get aid

Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to co-ordinate with…

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Canadian Forces airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time
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August 5, 2020

Canadian Forces airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time

The Canadian Armed Forces made their first humanitarian airdrop over…

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Netanyahu considers full Gaza takeover, Israeli media says, as more Palestinians die of hunger
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu considers full Gaza takeover, Israeli media says, as more Palestinians die of hunger

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met senior security officials to…

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'I am ashamed of what we are doing in Gaza,' says ex-chief of Israeli security agency
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August 5, 2020

‘I am ashamed of what we are doing in Gaza,’ says ex-chief of Israeli security agency

As It Happens’I ashamed of what we are doing in…

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Israeli security cabinet approves plan for Israel to take over Gaza City
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August 5, 2020

Israeli security cabinet approves plan for Israel to take over Gaza City

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early Friday that Israel’s…

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Protests, warnings of 'catastrophic consequences' confront Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City
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August 5, 2020

Protests, warnings of ‘catastrophic consequences’ confront Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City

Forced into tents on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea…

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Netanyahu lashes out at 'global campaign of lies' as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts
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August 5, 2020

Netanyahu lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’ as widespread criticism over Gaza mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sought to defend…

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Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was 'loved by everyone,' says colleague
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August 5, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was ‘loved by everyone,’ says colleague

As It HappensAl Jazeera journalist killed in targeted strike was…

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Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Madonna, U2 speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Madonna and U2 have each shone attention on the humanitarian…

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UN says Israel's plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering
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August 5, 2020

UN says Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians to southern Gaza will increase suffering

Gaza residents will be provided with tents and other shelter…

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Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages
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August 5, 2020

Mass protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, release of hostages

Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on…

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Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report
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August 5, 2020

Famine conditions exist in Gaza City, UN-backed hunger monitor says in report

The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the…

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At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds
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August 5, 2020

At least 5 in 6 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza are civilians, report finds

Advocates are renewing calls for Canada to recognize a genocide…

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