Maduro sworn in as Venezuela president amid global backlash
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a new six year term in Caracas amid protests and international condemnation. The ceremony at the legislative palace was guarded by security forces, while opposition figures faced detentions. The United States, Canada, Britain and the EU imposed sanctions on more than 20 officials linked to the regime.
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Nicolas Maduro
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U.S
Maria Corina Machado
Canada
U.K
European Union
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National Assembly
Associated Press
Biden expands sanctions on Russian energy sector
The Biden administration announced new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and LNG sectors to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war. Officials say the measures penalize entities doing business with Russia and could cost the economy billions monthly, as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.
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Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for defaming witnesses
U S District Judge Beryl Howell found Rudy Giuliani in contempt for violating court orders by accusing Wandrea Moss and Ruby Freeman of election fraud. The ruling threatens jail if he repeats violations and requires review of trial materials from the defamation case, tied to a $148 million verdict against him.
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Rudy Giuliani
Georgia
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Beryl Howell
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New York City
Donald Trump
Shaye” Moss
Ruby Freeman
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Freeman
Giuliani
Prosecutors seek 15 year sentence for ex senator Menendez
Prosecution says former U S Senator Bob Menendez should receive a 15 year term for grave abuse of power and acting as a foreign agent. He faces sentencing January 29 after July conviction on 16 corruption charges linked to bribes from New Jersey businessmen. The case followed an FBI raid that uncovered 150000 in gold bars and 480000 in cash used to influence his official actions.
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Bob Menendez
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Biden extends TPS on 18 month renewals for hundreds of thousands
The Homeland Security Department extended Temporary Protected Status for about 600 000 Venezuelans 230 000 Salvadorans and others allowing them to remain and work in the United States for 18 months. Ukrainians and Sudanese living here also receive extensions. José Palma a Salvadoran resident in Houston welcomes the relief noting it gives stability while TPS lacks a direct path to citizenship.
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Department of Homeland Security
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Houston
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Justices weigh US TikTok ban in swift Supreme Court move
The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a law banning TikTok unless it is sold by its Chinese parent ByteDance. Justices signaled concern over national security and First Amendment issues as the case accelerates toward a possible Jan. 19 effect date and rapid ruling.
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