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U.S. eases oil and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The move comes in response to Venezuela's government and a faction of its opposition formally agreeing to work together to reach a series of basic conditions for the next presidential election.

U.S. resumes deportation flights to Venezuela

By Valerie Gonzalez, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

A flight of Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. under new measures by the Biden administration has landed outside the South American country's capital.

Why Egypt and other Arab nations are hesitant to take in Palestinian refugees

By Jack Jeffrey, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

As desperate Palestinians in sealed-off Gaza try to find refuge under Israel's relentless bombardment in retaliation for Hamas' brutal Oct. 7 attack, many ask why neighboring Egypt or other Arab countries don't take them in.

What's next for Republicans after Jim Jordan's 2nd defeat in House speaker vote

By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman

Republican Congressman Jim Jordan’s second try for speaker of the House went more poorly than his first. In Wednesday's vote he received two fewer Republican votes than he did on Tuesday. Lisa Desjardins reports on the Capitol frozen in legislative…

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U.S. vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in Israel-Hamas war

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that Biden is in the region engaging in diplomacy and "we need to let that diplomacy play out." She criticized the resolution for not saying anything about Israel's right to self-defense.

Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Starbucks wants Workers United to stop using its name and logo. Workers United responded with its own filing, asking a federal judge to continue to use Starbucks' name and a similar logo, and accusing Starbucks of defamation.

U.S. imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs.

Activists turn backs on U.S. officials as UN-backed human rights review of United States concludes

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The protesters led the demonstration as U.S. Ambassador Michele Taylor wrapped up two days of hearings on the United States before the independent Human Rights Committee.

U.S. sanctions 10 Hamas members and its financial network over surprise Israel attack

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Targeted for Treasury Department sanctions are Hamas investment portfolio managers, a key Hamas commander and a Gaza-based virtual currency exchange, among others.

Demonstrators in Lebanon protesting Gaza hospital blast clash with security forces near U.S. Embassy

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The protests came as President Joe Biden made a show of solidarity with Israel during his visit there. The Hezbollah group, a key ally of Hamas, held its own rally.