The Duma (Russian lower house) approved Mikhail Mishustin's candidacy for Prime Minister on Wednesday, according to a proposal presented by President Vladimir Putin, following the resignation of Dmitry Medvedev's government. Read more Russian Parliament approves Mishustin as candidate for prime minister
Footage shows American-made weapons arriving in war-ravaged Yemen secretly as the country suffers from the ongoing Saudi aggression. Released by CNN on Wednesday, the video purportedly shows U.S.-made Oshkosh armored vehicles in the early morning darkness at the Yemeni port of Aden. Read more Video Footage of U.S. Weapons Secretly Arriving in Yemen Goes Viral
Beijing will respond strongly to the closure of the Asian country's consulate in Houston, Texas by giving its staff 72 hours to leave the country, Bloomberg reports. Read more China will respond strongly to the closure of its consulate in Houston
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Holguin Weightlifter Victor Manuel Quiñones won two silver medals in the competitions taking place in the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia. Read more Holguin Weightlifter Wins Silver Medals in Barranquilla

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) expressed its willingness to support Cuba in the recovery process after the fire that has affected Matanzas.

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