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Lawmakers bloodied after pipe-wielding protesters storm Venezuelas National Assembly

Lawmakers bloodied after pipe-wielding protesters storm Venezuelas National Assembly

The fracas came after an assembly session to mark Independence Day at the building in downtown Caracas. Various small explosions were heard, possibly from fireworks thrown into the legislative compound, witnesses said. Tensions are mounting after a referendum was announced to take place on 16 July over plans by the Socialist government of Nicolas Maduro to change the constitution.Venezuelas opposition is demanding general elections to end socialist rule and solutions to the OPEC nations brutal economic crisis. Jul 6, 2017
US threatens to use military force against North Korea after first ICBM test

US threatens to use military force against North Korea after first ICBM test

US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has said Washington is prepared to use military force to defend itself after North Korea successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday (4 July).One of our capabilities lies with our considerable military forces. We will use them if we must, but we prefer not to have to go in that direction, Haley told a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday. She called on the international community to stay unified and cut off the major sources of hard currency flow to North Korea, and also restrict the flow of oil for the regimes military and weapons programs. Jul 6, 2017
Agents of Mayhem [PS4, Xbox One, PC] Magnum Trailer

Agents of Mayhem [PS4, Xbox One, PC] Magnum Trailer

Volition and Deep Silver have released a new trailer for upcoming open world action game Agents of Mayhem. Set to the theme tune to classic 80s TV series Magnum PI, the new look at the game lives up to its over-the-top nature. Set in the same world as Volitions beloved Saints Row series, Agents of Mayhem plays similarly, but with the ability to switch on the fly between three unique agents selected from a roster of 12 characters. Some of these characters appear in the trailer, including Saints Row favourite Johnny Gat, dressed up as Tom Selleks detective from Magnum PI. Gat will be available to those who pre-order the game. Agents of Mayhem is set for release on 18 August 2017 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Jul 5, 2017
Why does Catalonia want independence from Spain?

Why does Catalonia want independence from Spain?

Leader of the Catalonian regional government Carles Puigdemont has said that the region will declare independence from Madrid within 48 hours, if voters choose to secede from Spain in an October referendum. Jul 5, 2017
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