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U.S. federal reserve chair says Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over Congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project, an action Powell called a “pretext” aimed at putting further pressure on the central bank to lower interest […]
Residents, 1st responders enter devastated Syrian city Aleppo after days of deadly fighting
Residents started returning to a contested neighbourhood in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo on Sunday after days of deadly clashes between government forces and Kurdish-led forces. First responders entered to tend to residents, clear rubble and disarm mines. Source link
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis. Source link
More than 1,000 Kyiv apartment blocks still without heat after Russian strike
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv are still without heat following a devastating Russian attack earlier this week, local authorities said on Sunday. Source link
U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerilla groups
The U.S. attack on Venezuela has shifted the ground for the various guerilla groups operating across the borderlands with Colombia, raising fears of possible betrayal by Venezuelan regime officials, while opening the door to a wider conflict should U.S. boots ever hit the ground, local security experts say. Source link
Rescuers detect 'signs of life' after garbage avalanche in Philippines killed 4, left dozens missing
Rescuers detected “signs of life” in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing on Thursday in a central Philippines landfill and plan to intensify search efforts, an official said Saturday. Source link
Ukraine scrambles to repair ruined Kyiv power grid after latest Russian attack
Kyiv’s water and heating systems were back on after being briefly shut down amid intense cold on Saturday, as engineers scrambled to stabilize a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago. Source link
Iran escalates threats against protesters as demonstrations continue
Iran escalated its threats against demonstrators on Saturday, with the country’s attorney general warning that anyone taking part in protests will be considered an “enemy of God,” a death-penalty charge. Source link
This rare Superman comic was once stolen from Nicolas Cage. It just sold for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million US. Source link
Iran regime 'cornered' and 'extremely vulnerable' as deadly protests spread
As protests continue to spread with a rising death toll, some believe Iran’s ruling clerics are facing an unprecedented threat, in part because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves on Venezuela. Source link