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ICE agent kills woman during Minneapolis raid — US officials
Immigration authorities say the woman was trying to ram ICE agents with her car. Minneapolis' mayor has rejected the claims and called for ICE officers to leave the city.
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Trump 'actively' mulling buying Greenland — White House
The White House said Donald Trump has "actively discussed" buying the Danish-owned Arctic territory and has not ruled out using military force.
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Venezuela: US forces say they seized a second oil tanker
In back-to-back operations, the US says it seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean, linked to Venezuelan oil. Follow DW for more.
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China squeezes Japan on dual-use exports amid Taiwan spat
Japan called new Chinese restrictions on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable," while Beijing followed up with additional limits on dichlorosilane, a chemical used to make semiconductors.
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Germany: Local governments face financial collapse
Many cities and municipalities in Germany are facing bankruptcy and no longer know how they're supposed to fulfill their responsibilities. They are blaming the federal government.
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Snow, ice disrupt travel across western Europe
A cold snap has grounded hundreds of flights in Amsterdam and Paris. Bus services were also suspended in the French capital, where locals grabbed skis and sledges to enjoy the rare heavy snow.
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From Guatemala to Panama: US interventions in Latin America
The US attack on Venezuela is part of a long history of military interventions and political influence by the US in Latin America. Here are five such examples since World War II.
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Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry
Beijing is "deeply shocked" by the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, one of China's key partners in Latin America. At the same time, China can find ways to use the kidnapping of Maduro for its own agenda.
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Maduro's capture sparks African debate
African leaders weigh sovereignty, international law and strategic interests after the US seized Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country.
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Why Russia has kept quiet over Maduro's ouster in Venezuela
Russia sent bombers to Venezuela to support Maduro not too long ago, but now the Kremlin has stood by and watched as the US arrested the disputed leader. What does the US surprise attack mean for the war in Ukraine?