n Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come. Source link
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Archaeologists Find Large Roman Villa Under Deer Park in Wales
The unexpected discovery of a well-preserved and fortified villa in Margam Park in South Wales sheds new light on the Roman occupation there, an expert said. Source link
Owner of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died Is Ordered to Jail as a Flight Risk
Jacques Moretti has been placed in pretrial detention for at least three months. He and his wife, Jessica Moretti, are under investigation over possible negligence. Source link
Trump’s Envoy to India Offers Hope Amid a Strained Relationship
Sergio Gor, a confidant of the U.S. president, took up his post as ambassador in New Delhi with ties between the countries at their lowest ebb in decades. Source link
Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
Since an interim government began the releases last week, at least 41 people have been let go, according to Foro Penal. Source link
Is Grass-Fed Beef Better?
The idea of cows grazing in a pasture seems idyllic. We asked experts how their emissions stack up compared to factory farms. Source link
The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?
A fragile democracy, the Weimar Republic, briefly took hold in Germany before the Nazis seized power. Now, Weimar’s collapse is seen as a warning. Source link
Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says
The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests. Source link
Russian Missiles Failed in Venezuela During U.S. Attack
The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up. Source link
Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’
Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action. Source link