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Venezuela releases over 100 political prisoners — NGO Under pressure from the US, Venezuela has been freeing hundreds of political prisoners in recent weeks since US forces kidnapped former leader Nicolas Maduro. Hundreds rescued after ferry sinks in Philippines The ferry was en route to Jolo in Sulu province when it sank in the southern Philippines leaving at least 15 dead. Minneapolis protests clampdown, killings by federal agents Two shooting deaths at the hands of federal officers have left Minneapolis on edge. How are residents of Minnesota's most-populous city responding to the federal immigration clampdown? Russia looks to India to fill labor shortage Russia needs workers — and is now hiring in India. Why Moscow is shifting its migration strategy, and what awaits Indians arriving in Russia. US officials, Netanyahu discuss 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan The plan involves the reopening the Rafah border crossing, a critical lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has maintained it will not advance to the second phase until the remains of the last hostage are returned. Saudi defense deals could change Middle East security Riyadh is in talks with Somalia, Egypt and Turkey about two new defense pacts. What impact will they have if they go ahead? What you can do to bypass authoritarian surveillance How can people use the internet in authoritarian countries like China, Russia and Iran without revealing their identity? Are there workarounds besides VPNs and proxy servers? EU, India set for historic trade deal amid US tariffs In what's been called a victory for free trade, the EU and India are set to agree on "the mother of all deals" and a defense pact that aims to lure India away from its close political and military ties to Russia. Japan returns last 2 pandas to China amid strained ties Large crowds have visited Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say farewell to two pandas that are about to go back to China. Their departure means Japan will be panda-less for the first time in half a century. Junta-backed party poised to win Myanmar elections Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is widely expected to take on the country's presidency after the highly controversial elections. Tanzania's Maasai, wildlife corridor face growing pressure Trophy hunting interests are turning the screw on northern Tanzania's Maasai communities and wildlife paradise. Meanwhile, well-funded conservation efforts are attracting scrutiny amid rising Maasai eviction cases. US winter storm: 13,000 flights canceled as temperatures dip Millions of people hunkered down as a major winter storm pummeled much of central and eastern half of the country. Thousands of flights were canceled, and thousands reported power outages in dangerously cold conditions. Protests in Iran: Official casualty figures in doubt The number of people killed in the brutal suppression of protests in Iran remains unclear, with reports that the injured are avoiding medical assistance out of fear.