Protests in Venezuela Leave 2 Dead

Protests in Venezuela turned violent, on Wednesday, leaving two dead.

Thousands had been protesting peacefully when a counter protest came out.

Police were forced to put themselves between the two groups, and then shots rang out, killing two.

It is unclear who fired the shots, and both sides claim that it was the other.

Dozens more were injured and dozens more arrested as police vehicles were burned and government offices were ransacked.

Soldiers and police fired tear gas at protesters, in an attempt to dislodge them from streets.

The protests began two weeks ago as the opposition renewed demands for a new government.

President Nicolas Maduro accuses the opposition of being led by "Nazi fascists" who want to destroy Venezuela.

2 US Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Two US soldiers were killed in Kapisa province, Afghanistan, on Wednesday.

Officials say that two men wearing Afghan National Security Forces uniforms opened fire on NATO troops.

NATO forces then killed their attackers.

The US Soldiers were killed in the incident, their identities have not yet been released.

No word was released if there were other NATO troops injured.

A spokesman for the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

US Army: Private First Class Joshua A. Gray

Private First Class Joshua A. Gray, twenty-one of Van Lear, Kentucky, died on February 10.

He was killed at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

It was his first tour of duty, overseas.

Gray was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York.

His decorations include: Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, NATO Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Expert Marksmanship Badge.