Their stories all share the same heart-wrenching core: an American gone missing in a foreign country, their families left feeling helpless
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Ireland’s ambassador to the U.S uses poetry, and Twitter, to connect with Americans
While the U.S. president’s online missives are often meant to punch and provoke, the Irish ambassador’s tweets are designed to soothe and enchant. And, he says, to improve U.S.-American relations.
Trump administration orders non-emergency US diplomatic staff to leave Venezuela
American diplomats in Venezuela are in the middle of an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuela’s presidency in turmoil
Venezuelans protest as Juan Guaido declares himself “acting president” while President Nicolas Maduro lands Supreme Court magistrates’ endorsement.
TV anchor says she was jailed to send a message
An Iranian television anchorwoman believes the U.S. government jailed her as a witness in order to send a message. Marzieh Hashemi was released after being detained for 10 days as a material witness in an ongoing grand jury investigation. (Jan. 24)
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Venezuela’s mafia state under Nicolas Maduro is almost over. We can finally push him and his thugs out.
A timely combination of increased international pressure and a revitalized opposition could prove to be the game-changer for Venezuelans.
Doomsday Clock: It’s still 2 minutes to midnight because of nuclear weapons and climate change
Does anybody really know what time it is? Well, yes: The folks who keep track of the “Doomsday Clock,” and it’s two minutes to midnight.
Putin warns against ‘destructive interference’ in Venezuela after Trump recognizes Juan Guaido
A top Russian official warned theTrump administration against military intervention in Venezuela, saying it would create a “catastrophic scenario.”
Escaped alpaca was caught wandering into optical shop
This alpaca certainly made a spectacle of itself after wandering into an eyewear shop in France. Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story.
European Human Rights Court orders Italy to pay $20,000 in damages to Amanda Knox
Knox said in her complaint that the failure to provide her with a lawyer or interpreter during a long night of questioning on Nov. 6 violated her rights.