Venezuela’s embattled socialist president calls for citizens congress, new constitution
The move by Maduro comes amid an escalating political crisis in the economically embattled South American country.
Unexpected turbulence injures 27 passengers
On Monday, an Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok hit severe air turbulence, injuring 27 passengers.
Cuba holds last May day parade under Castro
Cuba’s President Raul Castro oversees his last May Day Parade — and the first without his late brother and revolutionary predecessor Fidel. Video provided by AFP
Police, protestors clash in Paris May Day rally
Several protesters and at least one police officer were injured during clashes on the sidelines of a May Day workers’ march in Paris on Monday. (May 1)
Army platoon leader killed by IED near Mosul
A platoon leader with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has been killed by an improvised explosive device. Josh King has the story (@abridgetoland).
Japan breaks from military tradition to protect American ship
Japan’s largest warship is escorting a U.S. resupply ship headed toward the Korean Peninsula. Video provided by Newsy
In this nation, children’s body parts are sacrificed for witchcraft
The gruesome practice of dismemberment is still used for rituals in Uganda.
In Uganda, child sacrifices are frighteningly too common
The gruesome practice of dismemberment is still used for rituals despite government efforts to stop it.
