Morning Chronicle - Politics (English)

Venezuela opposition calls for mass anti-Maduro protest on Dec. 1

Venezuelan opposition leaders called Saturday for mass protests on December 1 against President Nicolas Maduro's contested reelection, as his government claimed it had uncovered another alleged "destabilization" plot and made arrests.

Lebanon says more than 55 killed in Israeli strikes

Lebanon said Israeli air strikes on Saturday killed more than 55 people, many of them in central Beirut, as Israel's defence minister vowed decisive action against Hezbollah, in a call with his US counterpart.