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Venezuela's Maduro orders military drill

President Nicolas Maduro gives a speech by a sign reading, "Trump go away from Latin America" at a rally against President Donald Trump in Caracas, Venezuela, August 14, 2017

The "civic-military" exercises follow Donald Trump's warning of possible military intervention.

Four killed in Mexico resort of Acapulco

The resort is now Mexico's second most deadly city after Tijuana according to official figures.

SportIt was a goodbye to everything - Bolt

Usain Bolt was "saying goodbye to everything" and "almost cried" as his successful career closed at the World Championships.

  • 14 August 2017
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