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Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump

The Kremlin said that Russia remained open to a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Donald Trump, but that any concrete steps to set up such talks could be made only after Mr. Trump is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Venezuela’s Autocrat, Accused of Stealing Election, Seizes Third Term

President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for another six years on Friday, after claiming to win an election in July that many inside and outside Venezuela say he lost decisively.

Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports and a Power Plant in Yemen

Israeli warplanes bombed ports and a power plant in Yemeni territory controlled by the Houthis, the Israeli military said, in the latest attempt to force the Iranian-backed militant group to stop firing at Israel and commercial ships in the Red Sea.

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