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U.S. Steps Up Campaign Against Maduro in Seizing Tanker Off Venezuela

The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, a dramatic escalation in President Trump’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela.

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests

Bulgaria’s prime minister resigned on Thursday after less than a year in office, acknowledging “the voice of the people” after mass protests against government corruption in recent weeks.

Pakistan’s Ex-Spy Chief Sentenced to Prison After Court-Martial

A Pakistani military court announced that it had sentenced Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, the former head of the country’s intelligence agency, to 14 years in prison after convicting him on charges of corruption, political meddling and misuse of authority.

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