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Earthquake hits Japan: The epicenter was located at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) inland, the agency said, adding there was no risk of a tsunami. No injuries or damage were reported from the quake. Tokyo: A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude has hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami, officials said. The quake was reported in Shimane prefecture in northwestern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The prefectural capital of Matsue and nearby cities, including some in the neighboring Tottori prefecture, were among the most strongly shaken. The epicenter…

Reports of heavy gunfire and explosions reported in from Caracas, Venezuela, on Monday, hours after Vice President Delcy Rodriguez took oath as the interim president after the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. Security forces opened fire after unidentified drones flew over the presidential palace in Venezuela, according to various news agencies. However, the situation is now under control. In the meantime, the White House said the US is not involved after gunfire and drones were reported near Venezuela's presidential palace. During the past 45 minutes, heavy gunfire was heard in Caracas, including near the presidential palace.…

Delcy Rodríguez, who served as vice president during Nicolas Maduro's term, took the oath of office as interim president of Venezuela. During the swearing-in ceremony, she said that she came with sorrow for the suffering endured by the Venezuelan people. Caracas: Delcy Rodríguez, who served as vice president to Nicolas Maduro and has vowed to work with the Trump administration, was sworn in as Venezuela's interim president on Monday afternoon (local time) at the National Assembly building. The oath of office was administered by her brother, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, during a special session of parliament. Her swearing-in comes…