Reuters: Venezuela's new legislative superbody opens despite wide criticism
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela on Friday inaugurated a new legislative superbody that is expected to rewrite the constitution and give vast new powers to the ruling Socialist Party, defying worldwide condemnation that the new assembly undermines democratic freedoms.
The 545-member assembly unanimously elected well-known allies of President Nicolas Maduro to its leadership in a show of unity, signaling that the socialists have put aside differences to focus on consolidating the all-powerful body.
Former Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez, a close Maduro ally was elected to the presidency while former Vice President Aristobulo Isturiz will serve as vice president.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hezbollah chief says ready to battle IS on Lebanon-Syria border.
Al-Qaida-linked militants' advance throws west's Syria plans into disarray.
Heaviest clashes for months hit Syria's Hama province: monitor.
Iraq finds mass grave in former IS-held city.
UN: On third anniversary of 'Islamic State' attack on Yazidis, genocide continues.
Airstrikes kill 12 civilians northern Yemen.
Dubai's Torch Tower catches fire for second time in two years.
Israeli PM Netanyahu's son in social media row over dog poo.
Yemenis, Iranians sue U.S. State Dept, ask for visas to be processed.
ASIA
U.S. pushes U.N. to slash North Korea exports by a third over missile tests. US unveils tougher new UN sanctions on N.Korea, vote due Saturday.
China tells India that it won’t back down in border dispute.
Chinese state media slams South Korea's Moon Jae-in for THAAD.
North Korea at high risk for humanitarian crisis.
Report: More North Koreans migrating to cities.
'Taliban fighters killed' in Helmand gun battle.
US military: Georgian soldier killed in latest Afghan attack.
Tillerson to raise US human rights concerns in Philippines.
156-year-old map may reignite Japan-South Korea island dispute.
AFRICA
Kenya opposition say police raid offices, but witnesses deny it.
US killed Al-Shabaab militant group's commander in Somalia - AFRICOM.
More than 250 killed in DR Congo's Kasai, says UN. 'More than 250 killed' in DR Congo's Kasai region.
Mauritanians to vote on controversial constitutional reforms. Mauritania opposition warns of 'massive fraud' ahead of vote.
UN peacekeepers call for support in CAR.
UN peacekeeping chief: South Sudan earring parties unwilling to end violence.
U.S. military probes torture claims at Cameroon base.
ANC warns against dumping S.Africa president.
EUROPE
Boon for Merkel as SPD-Greens lose Lower Saxony majority.
Kremlin agrees with Trump that Russia-US ties at dangerous low.
Kremlin mum on US jury’s probe into alleged Russian role in 2016 presidential election.
Pentagon asks White House to give lethal weapons to Ukraine.
EU blacklists 3 Russian nationals, 3 companies over Siemens turbines to Crimea.
Greek economy struggles to rebound.
Europe heatwave sparks health warnings as temperatures soar.
Denmark prince refuses to be buried next to wife, the queen.
AMERICAS
Grand jury issues subpoenas in connection with Trump Jr., Russian lawyer meeting: sources.
Trump begins 17-day vacation as troubles brew in Washington.
US attorney general says four charged in crackdown on leaks. Attorney general says Justice Dept. has tripled the number of leak probes.
Peru appeals court says ex-president Humala to stay in jail.
All-powerful Venezuelan assembly to open amid protests.
Venezuela crisis: Jailed Maduro critic returned to house arrest.
Weary from scandals, Brazilians shrug at probe of president.
Canada faces calls to freeze arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
'El Chapo' seeks release from US prison, says conditions like 'torture'.
A journalist’s murder underscores growing threat in Mexico.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US special forces supporting ops against AQAP in Yemen.
Embassy, mosque attacks fuel fears ISIS bringing Iraq war to Afghanistan.
Australian terror suspect 'planted plane bomb on brother'.
Four men given life sentences for plotting 'Lee Rigby-style' terrorist attack.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow chalks up eighth record close in a row.
U.S. economy adds impressive 209K jobs in July.
US trade deficit narrowed to $43.6 billion in June.
VW manager pleads guilty in US 'dieselgate' case.
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