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U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal Threatens China’s Oil-Backed Loans

For decades, Venezuela has been one of China’s most important partners in Latin America and the largest recipient of Chinese government funds in Latin America, with Beijing lending Caracas tens of…

  • U.S.-backed Blue Energy Partners gains 35% ownership of 17 Venezuelan oil fields
  • China's oil investments in Venezuela threatened by deal
  • China provided Venezuela with $60 billion in oil-backed financing since 2015

World

INTERVIEW: Many Residents Against Futenma Relocation within Okinawa

Urasoe, Okinawa Pref., Sept. 4 (Jiji Press)--A majority of residents in Okinawa Prefecture are constantly opposed to the planned relocation of the U.S.

  • Former Okinawa Governor Inamine says majority residents oppose Futenma relocation.
  • Inamine ran twice as governor from 1998 to 2006, campaign issue was relocation.
  • Election on September 13, incumbent Tamaki faces challenges from Koja and others.

Culture

‘Criminal’ PA Sues Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM for Workplace Harassment

Ijaaz Noohu accuses the Marvel Comics stalwart of sexual and racial harassment The post ‘Criminal’ PA Sues Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM for Workplace Harassment appeared first on TheWrap .

  • Production assistant Ijaaz Noohu files harassment lawsuit against Ed Brubaker and Amazon MGM.
  • Brubaker accused of sexual, racial harassment, firearm threats, and religious discrimination.
  • Executive Producer Phillip Barnett named for allegedly failing to stop misconduct.

Science

Tiny fossils reveal big insights about ant ancestors

Two tiny ant fossils recovered in southern Saskatchewan are helping scientists better understand the evolutionary history of modern ants. Ant fossils dating from 72–56 million years ago are rare. What happened to insects such as ants during this period that saw a mass extinction wipe out all non-bird dinosaurs?

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