Peru rights victims’ families ask court to annul Fujimori pardon The families of victims of human rights abuses under former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori testified on Friday at an international human rights tribunal, asking the court to annul the controversial pardon of the former leader late last year. Fujimori, who […]
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Putin says U.S. must cut 755 diplomatic staff, more measures possible President Vladimir Putin said the United States would have to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people and that Moscow could consider additional measures against Washington as a response to new U.S. sanctions approved by Congress. Moscow […]
U.S. sanctions 13 Venezuelans associated with Maduro Senior U.S. officials issued another warning: If Maduro goes through with the vote, President Trump would follow up with “strong and swift economic action,” though they declined to elaborate. On Sunday, Maduro is set to hold a vote that critics say could further […]
U.S. judge halts deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals A federal judge in Michigan halted on Monday the deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals from the United States, the latest legal victory for the Iraqi nationals facing deportation in a closely watched case. U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith […]
