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Venezuela commander urges troops not to hurt protesters
The head of Venezuela's military warned his troops not to commit "atrocities" against protesters demonstrating in the country's deadly political crisis -- ahead of fresh clashes on Wednesday. The warning by General Vladimir Padrino Lopez, who is also President Nicolas Maduro's defense minister, came after more than two months of violent clashes between protesters and security forces. The opposition and a press rights group say security forces have attacked, robbed and run over protesters and journalists.
Republican Georgia candidate says she 'does not support a livable wage' during election debate
The district is holding a special runoff election between Ms Handel and Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff to fill the seat left vacant when Republican Tom Price was appointed by Donald Trump to be the Secretary of Health and Human services. The opponents were asked to comment on the minimum wage in Georgia, which is currently $5.15 per hour. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator, people working 40 hours a week in the sixth district should make a minimum of $12.01 in order to not have “trouble making ends meet,” with Mr Ossoff saying that that is the exact problem many in the district face.
Hezbollah threatens to strike US in Syria over 'red lines'
BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government's allies will strike at American positions inside Syria if it crosses any "red lines," Hezbollah warned on Wednesday.
What the Islamic State Wants in Attacking Iran
With a spectacular and bloody assault in central Tehran, the Sunni jihadi group is fanning the flames of a sectarian war.
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