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Month: February 2021

US-led sanctions on Venezuela “devastating” to human rights, says UN report

A United Nations Special Rapporteur has issued a scathing report on the international pressure campaign on Venezuela, calling on the United States, United Kingdom and European Union to lift “devastating” economic sanctions. The comments conclude a 12-day trip in the country by Alina Douhan, Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures. Speaking

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CDC issues warning about ‘Hispanic-style’ cheeses such as queso fresco due to listeria

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso fresco, queso blanco and queso panela. According to the CDC, the Food and Drug Administration and state officials, “Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses” are a likely source of an outbreak that put seven

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Trump se negó a detener a los agitadores: revelan detalles de llamada con McCarthy, una pelea a gritos

(CNN) — En una llamada telefónica llena de improperios con el líder republicano de la Cámara de Representantes, Kevin McCarthy, mientras el Capitolio estaba bajo ataque, el entonces presidente Donald Trump dijo que los agitadores se preocupaban más por los resultados de las elecciones que McCarthy. «Bueno, Kevin, supongo que esta gente está más molesta

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Inside the Senate: Sketches of lawmakers watching videos from Trump counsel on Day 4 of the impeachment trial

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers showed the Senate multiple videos of Democratic politicians saying they would “fight” to argue that Trump’s rhetoric on January 6 did not incite the rioters who attacked the Capitol afterward. But the public could not see how the lawmakers reacted. The TV cameras are controlled by the Senate itself and

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Famed Evangelist Ravi Zacharias engaged in sexual misconduct, his ministry says

Ravi Zacharias, the prominent head of a global Christian organization who died in May, engaged in sexual misconduct that included “sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse, and rape,” according to a statement from the ministry he founded summarizing the results of an investigative report. Allegations came from four female massage therapists who said Zacharias “would either

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The week in 17 headlines

More than a month after the violent insurrection at the US Capitol, the Senate’s impeachment trial got underway. Meanwhile, legislators worked to confirm Biden Cabinet nominees and election officials certified the final unresolved House race of the 2020 election. Monday Security at US Capitol on high alert for Trump impeachment trial Georgia secretary of state’s office

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A cheerleading competition that may draw 40,000 people raises concerns about a superspreader event

A massive national cheerleading competition is descending on downtown Atlanta this weekend. Around 40,000 youth cheerleaders, coaches and spectators from across the country are expected to attend — prime conditions, according to CDC guidelines, for a possible Covid-19 superspreader event. The Cheersport National Cheerleading Championship will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Georgia

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OPINIÓN | Larry, el bocafloja

Nota del editor: Camilo Egaña es el conductor de Camilo. Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo son exclusivas del autor. (CNN Español) — Una vida bien contada en ocasiones resulta más interesante que una vida bien vivida. Y Larry King parecía tenerlo claro. Cuando a mediados de enero pasado murió el legendario presentador, pasó lo

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