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Glowering, threats and Al Capone: what faces the Trump jury
Terrorists, mafia bosses -- and Donald Trump."I got indicted more than Alphonse Capone," he proudly told a rally in October, referring to the murderous boss of a Prohibition-era crime gang.
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'No to mining': activists demand closure of Guatemala gold mine
Waving banners and shouting "no to mining," environmental activists gathered in small boats on a lake between El Salvador and Guatemala on Friday calling for the closure of a Canadian-owned gold mine.Lake Guija feeds a tributary of the Lempa River, which starts in Guatemala, crosses part of Honduras and then enters El Salvador, where it is an important source of drinking water for the capital San Salvador.
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3 California Law Officers Charged With Manslaughter After Initially Being Cleared
After a second autopsy cited "restraint asphyxiation" as the cause of a Latino father's death, involuntary manslaughter charges are being pursued.
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Togo lawmakers approve contested political reform
Togo lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform switching to a parliamentary system that opposition parties say will allow President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his grip on power.Under the new constitution, Togo adopts a parliamentary system, leaving lawmakers to elect the president which would become a largely ceremonial role with a four-year term.
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Trump jury set for opening statements
Donald Trump's unprecedented criminal trial is set for opening statements next week after final jury selection ended Friday, leaving the Republican presidential candidate facing weeks of hostile testimony that will overshadow his White House campaign.Judge Juan Merchan has said that opening statements in Trump's trial would start Monday.
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Netflix weighs on Nasdaq as market gyrates on reported strike of Iran
The Nasdaq tumbled Friday on a poor response to Netflix earnings as markets gyrated following reports Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran.Netflix reported a profit of $2.3 billion, topping earnings expectations on a jump in subscribers.
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US House to vote on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package
The US House of Representatives is poised to hold a crucial vote on Saturday on a major aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan -- and a possible ban of TikTok.President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers in Congress have been pushing for a major new weapons package for Ukraine for months.
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