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Rwandan-British artist Dorothée Munyaneza's unconditional approach to love
• 3:16 PM
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The multi-faceted performer Dorothée Munyaneza has adapted Kae Tempest's play "Hopelessly Devoted" for the stage, in a French-language production at the Bouffes du Nord theatre. She tells us why she wanted to explore many different forms of love in her v
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Beaujolais Nouveau wine: Uncorking a French tradition
France • 2:48 PM
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For wine lovers, it's time to sip and celebrate: this Thursday marks Beaujolais Nouveau day in France and worldwide. In this Entre Nous, we find out how, for some, the third Thursday of November became synonymous with drinking. We also break down some of
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Let's talk about sex: Undressing French bedroom habits
France • 2:29 PM
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The French have the reputation of being romantic. There’s even the cliché that they are sexually liberated and good lovers. But what are their sex lives really like? The answer is quite surprising. According to a new study by France's National Institute
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Reporters Without Borders on debunking Russian propaganda and fake news
Europe • 1:49 PM
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In the words of Antoine Bernard, disinformation is "the kingdom of confusion". The director of advocacy and assistance at Reporters Without Borders (RSF) spoke to FRANCE 24 about the organisation's project to fight fake news and analyse the geopolitics o
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At UN climate talks, developing countries blast lack of detail on funding for energy transition
Europe • 1:00 PM
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The draft text for the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, left out how much wealthy nations will pay poorer countries to help them to reduce greenhouse gasses and cope with climate change. The developing world says it needs the $1.3 trillion in c
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Fires in the Amazon: Brazilian police track down climate criminals
• 11:37 AM
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With the COP29 summit now in its final days, we take a closer look at the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. A major global carbon sink that's nicknamed the lungs of the planet, the Amazon is once again under threat. Illegal fires set by farmers ravaged millio
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Attorney General pick Matt Gaetz reportedly paid two women $10,000, in part for sex
• 10:41 AM
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PRESS REVIEW –Thursday, November 21: In France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen threatens to bring down PM Michel Barnier's government over its controversial budget bill. In the US, the House Ethics Committee refuses to publish the findings of a sexual m
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Russia targets Ukraine with intercontinental ballistic missile for first time, Kyiv says
Europe • 10:31 AM
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Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at targets in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukraine's air force said. It was the first time that ICBMs have been used by Russia in the conflict. ICBMs are designed to deliver nuclear warheads,
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History's biggest break-up: US federal prosecutors say Google must sell Chrome
• 9:15 AM
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In the antitrust trial of the century, the US Justice Department has filed for tech giant Alphabet to separate from its Chrome browser, which is used by around 3.5 billion people globally. It's also asked the District of Colombia judge to rule that if Go
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US says supplying Ukraine with antipersonnel mines will help slow Russian troops
• 7:12 AM
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to "help slow down" the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in th
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Ambassador Ashraf commends G20's championing of diverse viewpoints and economic philosophies
• 6:55 AM
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In a bid to further strengthen India's alliances and global strategic partnerships, PM Modi has embarked on a veritable diplomatic blitz on the sidelines of the G20. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Modi's wide-ranging discussions addres
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French painting stolen by the Nazis goes on auction at Christie’s Paris
• 6:19 AM
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A painting by French artist Nicolas de Largillierre that was looted by the Nazis and recovered at the end of World War II by the Monuments Men, the Allied unit responsible for returning works of art stolen by the Germans, will be auctioned by Christie’s
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US government calls for breakup of Google and Chrome in antitrust crackdown
• 5:33 AM
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The US Department of Justice moved to break up Google's hold on internet searches on Wednesday, initiating a rare but significant antitrust push that could see the tech giant ordered to part with its Chrome browser.
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Live: US rejects ICC arrest warrant for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant, White House says
• 4:50 AM
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The United States "fundamentally rejects" a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, the White House said Thursday. The European Union's
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US prosecutors charge Indian tycoon Gautam Adani over alleged $250 million bribe scheme
• 4:25 AM
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Indian magnate Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men and a strong backer of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was charged by US prosecutors on Wednesday for allegedly paying over $250 million in bribes to Indian officials.
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Gautam Adani charged with defrauding investors in alleged bribery scheme
Pacific Asia • 4:02 AM
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US prosecutors on Wednesday charged Indian magnate and billionaire Gautam Adani over a bribery scheme that saw him allegedly pay hundreds of millions in bribes to Indian officials for solar energy supply contracts and hide payments from investors.
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Western allies close embassies as Kyiv issues raid alert
Europe • 2:29 AM
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One day after Ukraine for the first time launched US-made missiles deep into Russian territory, air raid sirens rippled across Kyiv in response to online indications that Russia might be preparing a missile and drone attack on the capital.
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US vetoes UN resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
• 1:32 AM
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The United States on Wednesday stood as the sole obstacle to the adoption of a UN resolution which sought to implement an immediate ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war, saying the resolution didn't "link release of hostages to an immediate, unconditional c
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Mali's junta names Abdoulaye Maiga new prime minister, state TV reports
Africa • 12:08 AM
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Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister after firing Choguel Maiga, state television ORTM said on Thursday.
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Yesterday
Indian magnate Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme
• 9:55 PM
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Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday.
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No, this viral photo doesn't show Iran's supreme leader 'in a coma'
• 9:47 PM
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Social media was abuzz with misleading, out-of-context images from Iran this week: dated, decade-old images being used to claim Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was hospitalised in a coma, and a slew of footage from 2022 demonstrations being
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DR Congo opposition wants to block Tshisekedi's plan to change constitution
Africa • 9:25 PM
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In DR Congo, parties from the political opposition have announced that they consider President Felix Tshisekedi’s plan to change the constitution as tantamount to a coup d’etat, and vowed to fight the move.
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Gang violence leaves at least 150 dead in Haiti's capital this week, UN says
• 8:05 PM
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The death toll from gang violence in Haiti this year rose to over 4,500 after 150 people were killed in the capital of Port-au-Prince over the past week, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said on Wednesday. Amid rampant violence and persisten
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Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government
Africa • 7:48 PM
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Mali's military junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita fired Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government on Wednesday. A few days previously, Maiga, who was appointed by the military in 2021, had publicly condemned the lack of clarity regarding th
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Trump takes Washington by storm: What to make of returning president's cabinet picks?
• 7:10 PM
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Is it all part of a bigger plan, or has Donald Trump simply decided that cabinet picks no longer matter? What to make of a TV host for defence secretary, a vaccine sceptic for health secretary, an ex-pro wrestling executive for education chief and a Puti
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Danish military says it’s monitoring Chinese ship closely after undersea cables severed
Europe • 6:10 PM
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Denmark's navy said Wednesday that it was shadowing Chinese cargo vessel Yi Peng 3, which is anchored off the Danish coast. While the navy has not given any reason for its presence near the idle ship, the announcement comes a day after Finland and Sweden
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'A vision of benevolence': Why Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s legacy endures in France
Culture • 5:38 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Pablo Neruda at the poet’s former home in Santiago during his visit to Chile on Wednesday, highlighting the enduring bond between the Nobel laureate and France. This connection, which began more than 80 ye
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Trial bravery sees Gisele Pelicot hailed as feminist icon
• 4:25 PM
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Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said on Tuesday that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape. Pelicot has become a feminist icon
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Unions across EU 'share the view' that Mercosur deal will be 'detrimental to European agriculture'
• 4:09 PM
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French farmers protesting harrowing conditions and a prospective EU trade deal with South America have received an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier, France's former Agriculture Minister. As the French political world, including Pr
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Israel more likely to attack Iran's nuclear sites under Trump, ex-intelligence chief says
• 3:48 PM
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FRANCE 24 spoke to Amos Yadlin, a former head of Israeli military intelligence (2006-2010), to analyse the shifting balance of power in the Middle East as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. Yadlin noted that there is "a lot of considerat
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SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight: Soft splashdown but no booster catch
• 3:18 PM
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In this Science segment, we look at SpaceX's latest test flight of its Starship megarocket. The flight went well and achieved several milestones, but the team did not manage to repeat last month's incredible manoeuvre, when the massive Super Heavy booste
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ICC sentences Timbuktu’s Islamist former police chief to 10 years for war crimes
Africa • 3:17 PM
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The International Criminal Court sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu in the West
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'Strange logic' surrounding sexuality & rape: If husband's needs are fulfilled 'this won't happen'
• 2:59 PM
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Gisele Pelicot on Tuesday lambasted the cowardice of the dozens of men accused of abusing her during 10 years of mass rape organised by her husband and told the court hearing the trial France's patriarchal society must change. For in-depth analysis and a
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French advent calendars: Holiday must-haves for adults
• 2:59 PM
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Whether they're a childhood memory or not, advent calendars are big business for adults. In this Entre Nous, we explore why the beauty industry ones are top sellers and how influencers (and brands) are all-in when it comes to unboxing advent calendars. W
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Mass rape trial in France 'reminds us that rape is a crime of domination of men against women'
• 2:38 PM
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Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said in her closing statements that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape. For in-depth analys
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Film show: A poignant tale in 'The Most Precious of Cargoes'
Culture • 2:28 PM
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French director Michel Hazanavicius decided that an animated feature was the best approach for his latest film, which follows the trajectory of a baby thrown from a train headed for Auschwitz. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the fairy-tale tone of "T
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IAEA chief welcomes Iran's 'concrete step' on capping enriched uranium stockpile
• 1:57 PM
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Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said, welcoming this "concrete step in the right direction" on Wednesday. Grossi's comments came after
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'Hello, Dolly!' comes to Paris: Hit musical celebrates 60th anniversary
• 1:21 PM
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Paris is not always associated with musical theatre, but little by little the French capital is becoming more like Broadway and the West End. The latest live show to wow critics and audiences alike is "Hello, Dolly!". On Entre Nous, we speak to Caroline
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Grief and anger after killing of blasphemy suspect in Pakistan
• 11:15 AM
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In Pakistan, a blasphemy-related case turned tragic in September. A doctor accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed was allegedly shot dead by police officers and his body set on fire by a mob of fundamentalists. In a historic first, members of civil
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With tariffs in mind, Donald Trump picks Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
• 10:30 AM
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US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce. The businessman and long-time friend of Trump's is slated to lead the incoming administration's efforts to implement wide-ranging tariffs
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Putin's 'war of aggression' on Ukraine & threats toward West designed to 'lay blame somewhere else'
• 10:02 AM
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Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The four countries affected by the cuts -- Finland, Germa
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Los Angeles passes 'sanctuary city' ordinance to protect migrants from mass deportation under Trump
• 9:16 AM
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The ordinance approved by the Los Angeles City Council codifies the protection of immigrants in municipal law in the second-largest US city. The move follows President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to carry out mass deportations.
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Trump taps former pro wrestling executive Linda McMahon to lead US education department
• 8:36 AM
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US President-elect Donald Trump named Linda McMahon, the former head of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the department of education. McMahon left WWE in 2009 to run unsuccessfully for a US Senate seat, and has been a major donor to Trump's p
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Ukraine fires long-range UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, sources say
• 6:59 AM
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Ukraine fired British long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous Western official. Another official confirmed the report to Reuters on condition of anonymity. The news
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'Gracias Rafa': Nadal bids emotional farewell as stunning career comes to an end
• 6:52 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 20: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal finishes his career with a disappointing loss in the Davis Cup. Meanwhile, thousands of farmers descend on Westminster to protest a new Labour tax, with television personality Jeremy Clark
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Live: Palestinian UN envoy says 'no justification' for US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution
• 4:56 AM
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The Palestinian envoy to the United Nations, Majed Bamya, said Wednesday that there was "no justification" for Washington's veto of a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The declaration came after Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said
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G20 Rio summit ends with Ukraine blame game as Lula pushes climate action
• 4:14 AM
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At the G20 on Tuesday, Ukraine's allies and Russia blamed each other for escalating Europe's war, overshadowing the summit's final day. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged global leaders to revive stalled UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, w
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SpaceX launches Starship but fails to repeat booster catch as Trump, Musk look on
• 12:47 AM
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SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket Tuesday, attended by President-elect Donald Trump and allies. The Super Heavy booster splashed into the Gulf of Mexico, missing the "chopstick" tower catch. SpaceX cited technical issues, overshadowing the event de
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Rich nations under pressure over climate finance at COP29 talks
• 12:37 AM
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Pressure mounted on wealthy nations Wednesday to put a figure on the table as time runs out at COP29 to strike a deal on climate assistance for poorer countries.
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US recognises opposition leader Gonzalez Urrutia as Venezuela's president-elect
• 12:17 AM
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The US officially recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as Venezuela's president-elect Tuesday, four months after disputed elections. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s statement rejecting Nicolas Maduro's claimed victory drew sharp c
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