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‘The Rap of China’ drops underground rappers into online battles

Colombia sees third straight year of increases in cocaine production

A new report by the United Nations suggests Colombia is now in retreat — in the war against drugs.

Children of Mosul left with trauma, education gap after ISIL rule

Only 4 percent of the $70-million requested by the United Nations has been met, and for hundreds-of-thousands of children, ISIL’S three-year occupation has left a gap in their education and lasting trauma.

US Senator McCain found to have brain tumor- McCain’s office

The six-term Republican senator and former presidential nominee, who is 80, has been recovering at home in Arizona since undergoing a procedure to remove a blood clot from above his left eye.

Protesters block roads in Venezuela ahead of general strike

Anti-government protesters all across Venezuela’s capital have set up spontaneous road blocks amid continued scuffles with police. This comes a day before a planned general strike by opposition parties.

Second Trump-Putin meeting at G-20 comes to light

We’re learning more about a second undisclosed meeting at the G20 between Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The development comes as Trump announces his pick for U.S. Ambassador to Russia.

Chinese Vice Premier calls for better cooperation between China, US

“Dialogue cannot immediately address all differences, but confrontation will immediately damage the interests of both,” said Wang.

Security tight in Jerusalem as Palestinians observe “day of rage”

Security is tight in Jerusalem after clashes between Palestinian worshipers and Israeli police. It’s in response to an Israeli government move to screen worshipers entering the iconic Al Aqsa Mosque – Islam’s third-holiest site.

US state plans to punish companies doing business with Venezuela

The Miami suburb of Doral is home to thousands of Venezuelan immigrants and numerous Venezuelan-owned businesses. While anti-Maduro sentiment is strong Miami’s Venezuelan community, some business leaders worry about the governor’s proposal.