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An opposition activist sits in front of a Venezuelan flag during a protest against the constituent assembly in Caracas last week. Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro have struggled to find a foothold in their struggle against his consolidation of power.

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As Arrests Mount, Venezuela's Opposition Struggles To Find A Way Forward

6:45pm August 08, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The country's high court ordered the arrest of Ramon Muchacho, a mayor who is part of the opposition. Anti-Maduro groups are weighing what to do next — and some fear violence is on the table.

South Koreans watch television coverage of the July 4 launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM, in North Korea.

North Korea Reportedly Capable Of Making Nuclear-Tipped Missiles

6:43pm August 08, 2017

by Scott Neuman

According to a report in The Washington Post that quotes unnamed intelligence officials, Pyongyang is believed to have perfected the ability to produce nuclear warheads for its ballistic missiles.

United Airlines garnered headlines in April when a passenger was dragged off a plane after the airline attempted to bump him from the flight.

After Viral Scandals, Airline Bumping Rates Hit Historic Lows

5:22pm August 08, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

A marked decrease in the airline bumping rate started in April, according to new data from the Department of Transportation. That's the month a passenger was bloodied and dragged off a United flight.

This young boy was kidnapped by Boko Haram. He managed to escape, spent months in a government barracks and now lives in a rehabilitation center. He is probably around 6 years old but doesn't know for sure.

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The Little Boy Who Escaped From Boko Haram

3:16pm August 08, 2017

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

The terror network abducted him in northeastern Nigeria. His father was killed trying to rescue him. What would he do next?

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Original Godzilla actor Haruo Nakajima points a figure of the monster he made for the movie during a 2014 interview at his home in Sagamihara, near Tokyo.

Haruo Nakajima, The Original Godzilla Actor, Dies

1:04pm August 08, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Nakajima played the iconic giant reptile in a dozen films, donning the suit that he says weighed about 220 pounds and wreaking havoc on model cities and rival monsters. He was 88.

Supporters of the opposition Democratic Alliance march against President Jacob Zuma ahead of the motion of a no confidence vote against him in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Zuma Survives (Another) No-Confidence Vote In South Africa's Parliament

12:50pm August 08, 2017

by Bill Chappell

It's the sixth time South African President Jacob Zuma has faced a possible vote of no confidence — and for the first time, the vote was held by secret ballot.

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The Paris municipality opened the Canal De L'Ourcq to swimmers this summer. Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to open three pools on the Seine River by 2024, when the city is scheduled to host the Olympics.

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Locals Escape Summer's Heat With A Dip In A Parisian Canal

11:31am August 08, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

"It's nice to float on your back to see the architecture and the urban space around," says French journalist Julie Pacaud. "It's another way to experience the city."

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) says Parliament could legalize same-sex marriage this year if the nation's voters endorse it. He spoke about the issue on Tuesday with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann at Parliament House in Canberra.

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Australia Plans A Postal Vote On Same-Sex Marriage, If Plebiscite Fails

11:09am August 08, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Same-sex marriage will be legal in Australia by Christmas, the country's attorney general says. But the big question is, how will that happen?

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Will Tough New U.N. Sanctions Work Against North Korean Regime?

8:27am August 08, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to former U.N. ambassador and diplomatic negotiator Bill Richardson about the limits of diplomacy and international law when dealing with Pyongyang.

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Morning News Brief: Opioid Crisis, Netanyahu Faces Corruption Probe

8:27am August 08, 2017

President Trump will get a briefing on the opioid epidemic. The chief of staff for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be a witness for the state in a corruption inquiry into Netanyahu.

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