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World News May 4, 2019



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  • After violent unrest, Venezuelans return to day-to-day struggle
Unease political struggle plunged Venezuela into two-day of death-dealing violence this week, Naira Garcia - no trouble.

  • Thai King's future plans 'unclear' - coronation begins
On the throne for more two years, King Maha Vajiralongkorn begins the three-day centuries-old ceremonies.

  • Bieber - YouTube: on top secret project
Posting cover songs, Justin Bieber got his start on YouTube. Now - working together on a "top secret project."

  • Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas: suprise wedding
29-year-old heartthrob married actress Sopie Turner, now 23. Billboard Music Awards follows a suprise wedding of the couple attented by some of music's biggest star in Las Vegas. 


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