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US seizes two ships

The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, according to the US European Command. The US said it also seized another Venezuela-linked vessel in the Caribbean. CNN's Zachary Cohen reports.

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US seizes two ships

The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, according to the US European Command. The US said it also seized another Venezuela-linked vessel in the Caribbean. CNN's Zachary Cohen reports.

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Anti-government protests intensify across Iran

Protests across Iran are intensifying in their second week, fueled by growing anger over economic hardship. Human rights groups say more than 40 protesters, including children, have been killed so far. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh reports.

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Greenlanders are worried about Trump's threats to take control of country

CNN’s Nic Robertson is in Greenland talking with the people there about President Trump’s push to take control of the country.

01:37 • Source: CNN
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Why is Trump talking about Maduro's dance moves?

President Trump has drawn attention to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s recent public dancing, after video of Maduro’s moves sparked online comparisons. But Maduro has a long history

00:57 • Source: CNN
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At least 100 dead in US attack: Venezuelan official

The first official death toll was reported by a Venezuelan official days after the US attacked Caracas. Journalist Mary Mena reports.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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Burn survivor becomes volunteer firefighter

Terry McCarty was severely burned in a childhood accident leaving him with lifelong scars. Prejudice from employers meant he struggled to find work, until he became a volunteer fireman and later a counselor at the same camp for burn victims he visited as a child.

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China faces new reality in ‘US backyard’

The US capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro means China lost one of its staunchest partners in Latin America, where its investments and influence have expanded for years. CNN Beijing Bureau Chief Steven Jiang discusses the future of China's strategy for the region under President Trump's "Donroe Doctrine."

01:01 • Source: CNN
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Trump administration outlines demands for Venezuela

CNN's Alayna Treene breaks down Washington's demands for Venezuela, including cutting economic ties with US adversaries, in order to resume oil production, two senior White House officials told CNN.

00:56 • Source: CNN
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Trump admin 'actively' discussing purchase of Greenland

White House officials addressed reports about the United States acquiring Greenland. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt telling reporters that the option is being “actively discussed” and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying that President Donald Trump’s intention has always been to buy Greenland.

00:39 • Source: CNN
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Why Iran is watching the situation in Venezuela closely

As protests spread in Iran, CNN’s Mostafa Salem looks at why the Iranian regime will be watching the situation in Venezuela after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro, a close ally of Iran.

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Why tourists can’t leave this Yemeni island

Tourists told CNN that scores of foreign visitors are stuck on Socotra, an island off Yemen, after regional tensions triggered travel shutdowns. Here’s what we know.

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Analysis: What is the 'Donroe Doctrine?'

We've entered the era of the "Donroe Doctrine," a term coined to describe President Donald Trump's application of the Monroe Doctrine for the enforcement of US interests in the Western Hemisphere. CNN's Jake Tapper explains.

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