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UN Court Asked to Probe Venezuela; Leader Defiant in Speech
Six nations made the unprecedented move Wednesday of asking the U.N.’s International Criminal Court to investigate Venezuela for possible crimes against humanity, even as President Nicolas Maduro made an unexpected trip to the world body’s headquarters to deliver a nearly hourlong speech declaring his nation 'will never give in.'
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Excitement Builds Ahead of Ryder Cup
With the sun beating down on Le Golf National, European and American players are getting in their final practice before the start of the Ryder Cup.
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Experts Slash Outlook for German Economy Amid Trade Worry
Leading German economic institutes have sharply reduced their latest forecast for this year’s growth, citing trade worries, weakening demand from abroad and companies’ difficulty finding workers with the right skills.
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WTO Cuts Trade Growth Forecast to 3.9 Percent for 2018
The World Trade Organization has lowered its global trade growth forecast for this year by one-half percentage point to a still-robust 3.9 percent, saying increased trade tensions between large economies and heightened uncertainty contributed to the downgrade.
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Senior EU Lawmaker Urges Cyber, Data Audit of Facebook
A senior European Union lawmaker says Facebook should be audited by Europe’s cyber security agency and data protection authority.
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China Criticizes US B-52 Bomber Missions as ‘Provocative’
China has labeled a recent mission by nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers over the disputed South China Sea as 'provocative.'
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Cyclone Warning as Gale-Force Winds Batter Greece
Meteorologists are warning of a high probability of a tropical-like cyclone forming in the Ionian Sea to the southwest of the Greek mainland, as gale-force winds continued to batter the country and forced the closure of most schools.
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In Nigeria, Voodoo Festival Shows Strength of Traditions
Excitement grows in the crowd as the Zangbeto Voodoo festival reaches a climax, with colorful palm-frond figures representing the traditional guardian of the night.
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Madrid to Host Davis Cup Finals in 2019 and 2020
Madrid will host the first two finals of the newly-transformed Davis Cup.
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British Love Affair With Ryder Cup to Persist Beyond Brexit
Eu-Rope! Eu-Rope!