Politics

Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

NPR

Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details

As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. (Image credit: Matias Delacroix)

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AllAfrica

Nigeria: Police Fire Tear Gas At Pensioners Protesting Arrears At Lagos House

[Premium Times] Monday's protest at Lagos House has now added a new dimension to the dispute, with the pensioners questioning the decision to use teargas to disperse them.

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The Punch

CDHR slams teargassing of Lagos pensioners, demands arrears payment

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights on Tuesday condemned the reported use of tear gas and force against pensioners protesting on Monday over unpaid pensions, gratuities and other entitlements at the Lagos State House of Assembly…

The Punch

11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy

Euronews

11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy

Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are pushing to explore the idea of moving from unanimity to qualified majority in foreign policy.

Euronews

Jhulaghat border area in Baitadi at high risk of landslides

Jhulaghat border area in Baitadi at high risk of landslides

Baitadi, September 1 The Jhulaghat area of Baitadi, a border crossing connecting Nepal and India, is at risk of landslides. The area has been put at risk after landslides began falling from a road near the market due to continuous…

Nepal sets a 9-step process for returning foreign flood victims’ bodies

Nepal sets a 9-step process for returning foreign flood victims’ bodies

Aerial view of the flood-ravaged Syabrubesi. Kathmandu, September 1 The Nepal government has set up the required process for returning the bodies of foreign nationals killed in last week’s devastating flood to their families. The Indian…

Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps

Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps

After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed '4+4' agreement looks to unite Libya's rival factions.

Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

Britons face ‘risk premium’ for energy as US-Israel war on Iran intensifies

A price cap increase is on the way, the latest blow to people already struggling with rising costs.

Albanese has everything to lose engaging in a fight with Hanson, but he may be drawn in anyway | Analysis

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Albanese has everything to lose engaging in a fight with Hanson, but he may be drawn in anyway | Analysis

The PM wants to combat One Nation through core Labor values such as education and health, even as his popularity takes a beating Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast At the height of her 1998 re-election fight…

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Task force formed to expedite recovery in flood-hit Rasuwa

Task force formed to expedite recovery in flood-hit Rasuwa

Kathmandu, September 1 The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has formed a task force to prepare an initial recovery and management framework and carry out measures to help people affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa…

Seven days after floods, hydropower developers finally allowed to join rescue efforts

Seven days after floods, hydropower developers finally allowed to join rescue efforts

Kathmandu, September 1 With the chances of finding workers trapped inside hydropower tunnels alive diminishing, the government has finally allowed project developers to directly join search and rescue operations, seven days after the…

Defense industry facilities in Kiev, port infrastructure: Russian forces' massive strike

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