Venezuela temporarily seized a pasta-making plant Friday belonging to U.S.-based food giant Cargill, citing a production quota dispute. Rafael Coronado, Venezuela’s deputy minister for food, announced the takeover live on the state-run Venezolana de Television channel
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Bangladesh: Fewer officers missing after mutiny
The Bangladeshi military has revised the number of army officers missing after last week’s bloody uprising, from 72 down to six. The earlier number was based on “assumptions,” said Lt.
India may bid as Gandhi’s glasses are auctioned
India is trying to reclaim the famous metal-rimmed glasses and other artifacts once owned by freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi that are up for auction next week in New York, a top official said Saturday. “The government will be doing whatever is required to get them back,” India’s culture ministry secretary Jawhar Sircar told CNN. He said there were “several options” in place for India
Palestinian groups vow to release prisoners, unify
Palestinian rivals agreed Thursday to work toward ending their bitter fighting in an effort to form a unity government in Gaza and the West Bank.