Venezuelan Supreme Court halts work amid strike turmoil
Venezuela's Supreme Court suspended operations citing political harassment and violence during an opposition general strike against President Hugo Chavez. The move heightens tensions as the nine day stoppage disrupts the oil sector, a major export to the United States, with Chavez facing pending corruption cases in the court.
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Cuban refugee faces refugee board hearing in Montreal
A Cuban defector who hid in an airliner wheel well to reach Canada awaits a decision on his refugee claim. A hearing Friday could determine detention status while the board schedules a formal review likely months away. He seeks work and family reunification, while officials warn against release to avoid disappearing or going underground.
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Ship Intercepts North Korean Missile Cargo in Arabian Sea
A ship carrying about a dozen Scud type missiles from North Korea was intercepted in the Arabian Sea about 1,000 kilometres east of the Horn of Africa. The vessel, flagged North Korea and not owned by the U S, is believed bound for Yemen. A U S team joined the search as the ship was held in the area while investigators proceed.
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