Lavrov’s deputy to war-hawk Abrams: Venezuela ‘aid’ op unacceptable, Russia to protect its interests

Russia is opposed to any efforts by the US to use ‘humanitarian aid’ as a pretext to intervene in Venezuela, Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov told US special envoy Elliott Abrams, adding that Moscow will protect its interests there. The diplomats met in Rome on Tuesday to discuss the increasing tensions between Washington and Moscow over…

Nintendo Switch Online Surpasses 8 Million Subscribers

Since its launch in September of 2018, Nintendo Switch Online has gained over eight million subscribers, not including free trials. During Nintendo’s financial results briefing, it revealed the milestone for Nintendo Switch’s online service and said that it is “working on continuing to expand the service offerings.” While it currently provides subscribers with such features…

USA tops Japan, 7-3, for World Championship title

Surrey, B.C., Canada  —  The USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) hoisted the World Championship trophy after defeating the two-time defending champions Japan, 7-3 at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s World Championship.  This marks the first time since 2010 and 10th overall that the U.S. has won the title. “The team bought into what…

Humboldt and North Alabama advance in winner’s bracket; No. 16 Armstrong State and No. 15 Southern Arkansas stave off elimination

DENVER, Colo. – No. 5 Humboldt State and No. 3 North Alabama advanced in the winners bracket on day two of the Division II Softball Championships. The Jacks (52-5-1) defeated No. 1 West Texas A&M 8-5 and the Lions (57-6) topped Adelphi, 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Regency Athletics Complex on the campus of Metropolitan…

Trump wrecked summit with Kim by suggesting N. Korea give all its nukes to US – report

US President Donald Trump reportedly proposed that North Korea transfer all its nuclear weapons to the US, a denuclearization template borrowed from Libya before the NATO intervention and brutal murder of its leader. The second summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in February wrapped up early, ending with a big question mark…

ArenaNet Confirms Upcoming Layoffs, Guild Wars Game Services ‘Will Not Be Affected’

ArenaNet, the studio behind the Guild Wars franchise, will layoff employees following the cancellation of unannounced projects, though game services for Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 will allegedly not be affected. IGN reached out to ArenaNet for comment, and the company confirmed the layoffs, stating it’s a part of a larger organizational restructuring within…

Civilian airport hit as Israel strikes area around Aleppo – reports (VIDEOS)

Syrian air defense forces have repelled an attack by Israel which rained down missiles on the area to the north-east of Aleppo, SANA said. There have been reports of a blackout in the city and a civilian airport being targeted. A military source cited by the SANA news agency reported that the attack unfolded around…