UN human rights chief decries US choking of Venezuela as Trump mulls imposing ‘toughest’ sanctions

    US economic pressure only contributes to Venezuela’s woes and will likely further affect the people’s “basic rights,” the UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, has warned, as the US threatens even tougher sanctions. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has stepped up her criticism of the US policies against crisis-ridden Venezuela, saying that Washington’s…

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      Police seek interview with Empire actor Jussie Smollett over reports he faked US ‘hate-crime’ assault

      Police in Chacago are seeking a follow-up interview with actor Jussie Smollett amid reports he may have faked a hate-crime assault. Smollett, 36, a gay African-American actor who appears on hip-hop TV drama Empire, told police he was attacked on January 29 by two masked men who yelled racial and homophobic slurs. According to Smollett’s account, his assailants…

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        Waratahs' Tolu Latu cited

        The Waratahs’ heavy derby toll could get worse, with hooker Tolu Latu cited in the match against the Brumbies. Latu was cited for punching/striking Brumbies inside centre Matt Toomua in the 57th minute. The contact came as part of a wider scuffle in the game but at the time referee Marius van der Westhuizen and…

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          Lazio vs Bayern Munich Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

          class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The reigning European champions travel to the Italian capital in the Champions League and our tipster is backing a high-scoring clash on Tuesday Bayern Munich travel to the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening to face Lazio in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Hans-Dieter Flick’s side clear favourites to progress. However,…

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