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Dramatic scenes during and after CNN’s interview with Haiti’s PM

Gunshots were fired during a CNN interview with interim Haitian Prime Minister Gary Conille at a hospital in Port-au-Prince. As the team left the hospital, security forces fired shots to provide cover, according to the Haitian national police. CNN’s Larry Madowo explains what happened.  

Dramatic scenes during and after CNN’s interview with Haiti’s PM
Americas|Environment|News

California weather will not aid fire fighters battling massive blaze

The largest wildfire in the U.S. swelled to over 600 square miles (1,550 square kms) on Tuesday night, bigger than the city of Los Angeles, fire officials in California said,

California weather will not aid fire fighters battling massive blaze
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US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him

The Army has stopped paying wages and allowances to a U.S. soldier sentenced last month to nearly four years in a Russian penal colony and may

US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him
Americas|News

US to spend $10 million to curb bird flu in farm workers, including vaccine push

The U.S.

US to spend $10 million to curb bird flu in farm workers, including vaccine push
Americas|Election|Political

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election and blamed authorities for a “complete lack of transparency” in declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner without providing any individual polling tallies

Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency
Americas|Election|Political

Washington mulls individual sanctions following Venezuelan election

The U.S. is considering fresh sanctions on Venezuela following disputed results in the country's presidential election, with

Washington mulls individual sanctions following Venezuelan election
Americas|News|Political

US must do more to counter China's actions, No. 2 diplomat says

U.S.

US must do more to counter China's actions, No. 2 diplomat says
Americas|Environment|News

More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes

Heavy rain has caved in roads, forced some homes off their foundations and led to about two dozen rescues in northeastern Vermont

More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes
Americas|Asia|Election

Kamala Harris energizes South Asian voters, a growing force in key swing states

A rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia will show how Asian American voters are pivotal there

Kamala Harris energizes South Asian voters, a growing force in key swing states
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US Secret Service chief blames Trump security lapse on local police

The U.S.

US Secret Service chief blames Trump security lapse on local police
Americas|News|Political

US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least two weeks

The U.S.

US says start of new China tariffs will be delayed by at least two weeks
Americas|Election

See CNN reporter in the middle of Caracas protests

Protests broke out across several Venezuelan cities July 29 as people took to the streets to express their anger after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was formally declared winner of the presidential election by the country’s government-controlled electoral authority. CNN's Stefano Pozzebon was on the ground in the capital Caracas, where security forces fired tear gas at protesters.

See CNN reporter in the middle of Caracas protests
Americas|Election|Political

Venezuela vote results unreliable, says OAS body

The Organization of American States' (OAS) election observation department said on Tuesday it cannot recognize the results by Venezuela's national electoral council declaring President

Venezuela vote results unreliable, says OAS body
Americas|Political

Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S.

Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies
Americas|Election|News|Political

Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know

Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know

Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know
Americas|News|Political|World

China's Xi congratulates Venezuela's Maduro on reelection

China's President Xi Jinping has congratulated Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on his presidential reelection, state media said on Tuesday, in contrast to doubt and criticism

China's Xi congratulates Venezuela's Maduro on reelection
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Kremlin says Venezuelan opposition should accept defeat and congratulate Maduro on election win

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the political opposition in Venezuela should accept what Moscow called its defeat and congratulate incumbent Nicolas Maduro on his election win.

Kremlin says Venezuelan opposition should accept defeat and congratulate Maduro on election win
Americas|Crime|News

El Chapo son pleads not guilty in US court after dramatic arrest

A son of convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug charges on Tuesday, five days after his arrest in a

El Chapo son pleads not guilty in US court after dramatic arrest
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US Senate passes major online child safety reforms, House fate unclear

The U.S.

US Senate passes major online child safety reforms, House fate unclear
Americas|News|Political

Republicans call Harris a failed border czar. The facts tell a different story

By Ted Hesson, Mica Rosenberg and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON -Vice President Kamala Harris, tasked to deal with the root causes of migration from Central America as illegal border crossings were rising

Republicans call Harris a failed border czar. The facts tell a different story
Americas|Business|Economy

Diageo shares hit four-year low as CEO warns of troubles ahead

Diageo warned challenges could persist into next year after missing full-year profit expectations on Tuesday, sending shares in the world's top spirits maker down

Diageo shares hit four-year low as CEO warns of troubles ahead
Americas|Election|News|Political

Venezuelans protest as observers say presidential vote undemocratic

Protesters took to the streets across Venezuela on Tuesday, demanding that President Nicolas Maduro acknowledge he lost Sunday's election to the

Venezuelans protest as observers say presidential vote undemocratic
Americas|Crime|News|Opinion|Political

US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war

Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians rose by about 70% in the U.S. in the first half of 2024 amid heightened Islamophobia due to

US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war
Americas|Election|Political

Peru orders Venezuelan diplomats out after contested vote

Peru's government ordered Venezuelan diplomats in the Andean nation to leave within 72 hours, after Venezuela's electoral authority declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of

Peru orders Venezuelan diplomats out after contested vote
Americas|Economy|Finance

Colombia pitches bulked-up $130 billion government budget for next year

Colombia's government proposed on Monday a 523 trillion peso ($130 billion) 2025 budget to lawmakers for their consideration, the finance ministry said in a

Colombia pitches bulked-up $130 billion government budget for next year

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