The Daily Populous

Saturday August 3rd, 2024 morning edition

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On Thursday, Aug. 1, Dictator Nicolas Maduro announced preparation of two massive maximum security prisons for detained protesters, which will serve as de facto re-education camps, according to the socialist leader's own words.

In an announcement televised by his propaganda channel VTV, Maduro affirmed that he will be "preparing two jails that I must have ready in 15 days, they are already being repaired.".

Maduro announces the creation of two maximum security prisons for political prisoners.

He says that they will be re-education camps and include forced work.

"And they have guaranteed me the mission I gave them," Maduro told those present.

Sources to VOZ said the situation of those detained in the post-election protests is particularly delicate in the Venezuelan capital Caracas.

With electoral records in hand, she declares the triumph of Edmundo Gonzalez in last Sunday's elections before Venezuelans and the world. »

China ‘angel’ stops 469 suicidal people jumping off bridge over 21 years

Authored by scmp.com

Chen Si, 56, patrols the Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu province in eastern China.

A suicide prevention volunteer who has stopped 469 people from jumping off a bridge in China over the past 21 years has been dubbed the “Angel of Nanjing”.

Chen said it was the first time he had considered someone would commit suicide by jumping off the bridge. »

UK Urges Iran and Israel to Avoid ‘Miscalculation’ After Hamas Killing; Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon

Authored by topnews.co.ke

The UK advises its citizens to leave Lebanon due to escalating border clashes.

David Lammy has urged Iran and Israel to “avoid miscalculation” as tensions rise following the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

The UK Foreign Office has advised all British citizens to leave Lebanon, warning they risk “becoming trapped in a warzone” due to mounting border clashes. »

Father pleads guilty to killing 3 sons; He ‘will die in prison’, prosecutor says

Authored by fox19.com
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Doerman also pleaded guilty to two counts of felonious assault for injuries caused to his ex-wife and his former stepdaughter.

The teen took off running out of the home seeking help as Doerman chased after 7-year-old Clayton, the prosecutor explained.

The stepdaughter ran back to the home and picked up three-year-old Chase to try and protect him, the prosecutor described. »

The Kremlin Gets What It Wants

Authored by theatlantic.com
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During the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union exchanged spies quietly and in small numbers.

The obvious question is why the Russians are making this exchange now, and releasing such a large number of prisoners.

But make no mistake: The Kremlin is getting what it wants. »