Venezuela opposition urges general strike over Maduro plans

Venezuela opposition urges general strike over Maduro plans

July 18, 2017 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
Opposition parties control the National Assembly and are calling for fresh elections before Maduro's term expires in early 2019.
Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Russia: U.S. scientists

Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes off Russia: U.S. scientists

July 18, 2017 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Monday, July 17 off the eastern coast of Russia, according to the US Geological Survey.
Trump says Iran complying with nuke agreement, yet remains a threat

Trump says Iran complying with nuke agreement, yet remains a threat

July 18, 2017 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
It was the second time Trump certified Iranian compliance with the agreement since he took office in January, despite criticizing it during the 2016 campaign.
Collectly raises some $2 million to move debt collection online

Collectly raises some $2 million to move debt collection online

July 18, 2017 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
A U.S.-based Armenian startup called Collectly has raised $1.9 million in seed funding to grow its nascent business.
Philippines' Duterte asks Congress to keep martial law until end of year

Philippines' Duterte asks Congress to keep martial law until end of year

July 18, 2017 - 10:28 AMT  06:28 GMT
Mindanao was placed under military rule on May 23 after rebels from the Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups took over parts of Marawi City.
U.S. allows more seasonal workers as Trump vows to “hire American”

U.S. allows more seasonal workers as Trump vows to “hire American”

July 18, 2017 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Advocates of stricter limits on immigration criticized the additional visas, saying American workers should get job openings.
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