U.S. imposes drug-related sanctions on Mexican judge, former governor

The United States slapped sanctions on a Mexican judge and a former state governor on Friday, accusing them of taking bribes from drug traffickers, and saying that government corruption had allowed Mexican drug gangs to grow and operate with impunity.

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Lawbreakers to lawmakers? The 'criminal candidates' standing in India's election

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has one unwanted lead in this month's general election race - according to data from an electoral watchdog it is fielding the most candidates among the major parties who are facing criminal charges. Its main rival, Congress, is just a step behind.

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Exclusive: Insurer says Iran's Guards likely to have organized tanker attacks

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) are "highly likely" to have facilitated attacks last Sunday on four tankers including two Saudi ships off Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to a Norwegian insurers' report seen by Reuters.

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Iran denies ties to Houthi drone attack on Saudi oil installations

Iran's foreign ministry on Friday rejected accusations by Saudi Arabia that Tehran had ordered an attack on Saudi oil installations claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia.

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Iran's elite naval forces said to pass skills to proxy fighters

An unmanned Iranian boat skips over the waves at full speed and rams into a U.S. aircraft carrier, sending up an orange fireball and plumes of smoke.

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Trump denies friction with top aides over Iran policy

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Colombian ex FARC rebel rearrested minutes after leaving jail

A former commander of the Marxist FARC rebel group was released from prison in Bogota on Friday and immediately re-arrested after new evidence came to light on drug trafficking charges, the attorney general's office said in a statement.

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Angry Venezuelans wait hours for fuel as shortages worsen

Angry drivers queued for hours in towns across Venezuela on Friday as fuel shortages worsened in the South American nation following a plunge in gasoline imports and a stoppage at the nation's second-largest oil refinery.

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Venezuela's Maduro says Norway talks sought 'peaceful agenda' with opposition

Talks in Norway this week with representatives of Venezuela's government and the opposition sought to "build a peaceful agenda" for the crisis-stricken South American country, President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday.

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Venezuela's Maduro says Norway talks sought 'peaceful agenda' with opposition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday that two of his envoys went to Norway this week to begin "exploration" into a dialogue with the opposition to "build a peaceful agenda."

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Merkel's heir apparent denies pressuring German chancellor to resign

The presumptive heir to Angela Merkel denied a report on Friday that she had pressured the German chancellor to step down after an election later this month for the European Parliament in which their conservative party is set to lose ground.

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Boris Johnson clear favorite among UK Conservative members to succeed PM May: poll

Boris Johnson, a prominent leader of the Brexit campaign and former foreign minister, is the top choice among members of Britain's ruling Conservative Party to replace Theresa May as prime minister, according to a poll published on Friday.

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Brazil to revamp Amazon Fund after finding irregularities -minister

Brazil will overhaul rules for selecting projects to reduce deforestation supported by the Amazon Fund, which is financed by Norway and Germany, after discovering irregularities in spending, Environment Minister Ricardo Salles said on Friday.

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Chemical plant fire closes Pulaski Skyway near New York City

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Joel Osteen's Son Praises God's Faithfulness at 60th Anniversary: 'What We've Seen Is Miraculous'

Lakewood Pastor Joel Osteen watched his son Jonathan become the third generation of Osteens to preach at the Houston-based mega church during the 60th anniversary of its founding Sunday.

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Taiwan Approves Same-Sex Marriage in First for Asia

Taiwan's legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia.

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2019 Australia election: Polls open for 'generational' vote

Voting in under way in Australia's general election, as Labor seeks to defeat PM Scott Morrison.

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Kevin Mallory: Ex-CIA agent jailed for spying for China

Kevin Mallory, 62, is sentenced to 20 years in prison for disclosing military secrets.

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US lifts steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

Mexico is also expected to see levies lifted, paving the way for a new North American trade agreement.

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Colonia Dignidad: Germany to compensate Chile commune victims

Victims of an abusive sect founded by a former Nazi soldier in southern Chile will be compensated.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EfXqAN

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