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- US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark KellyJudge Richard J Leon, a Republican appointee, has rejected the government's case as 'anemic' and 'horsefeathers'.
- Trump revokes US scientific finding behind climate change regulationsTrump administration rescinds 'endangerment finding' that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
- Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty billFirst major opposition protest since Maduro's abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.
- South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs