NewsBiden reaffirms support for Israel; Venezuelan protests turn deadly

Biden reaffirms support for Israel; Venezuelan protests turn deadly

This is what happened while you slept. Here's what global agencies reported overnight from Thursday to Friday.

It happened at night. 20 killed in Venezuela
It happened at night. 20 killed in Venezuela
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Maciej Zubel

  • Security forces killed at least 20 Venezuelan opposition members under President Nicolas Maduro during protests that swept the country following the announcement of the presidential election results on Monday.
  • U.S. President Joe Biden, in a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, confirmed his support for Israel's defence against Iran and discussed U.S. military assistance, including the deployment of new U.S. forces.
  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a telephone conversation with his American counterpart Joe Biden, accused Israel of attempting to spread the war in the Gaza Strip to a larger area, according to Reuters.
  • Seven to ten people were killed in Nigeria on the first day of protests "against bad governance" when police used live ammunition and tear gas against demonstrators, Nigerian media reported.
  • Argentine services will use AI to predict crimes, reported the Spanish newspaper El Pais on Thursday. A specialized unit will have tools utilizing artificial intelligence and drones to maintain order on the internet and beyond.
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