President Nicolas Maduro was not given the emrgency powers he wanted. Opposition says he will not solve the economic problem by using the decree.
North Carolina's new voter-id rule to be in trial this Monday. Minority groups demand it to be taken down as it blocks their rights to vote.
Labor MP Jo Cox is urging the United Nations to assert its position in the Syria crisis to gain access to besieged towns in order to deliver aid freely.
California advocates and opponents sparred over the new proposed protocol for lethal injection on public hearing last week. Advocates urged the protocol adoption which could resume executions in the state after a 10-year hiatus.
