Venezuela opposition plans U.S. fund to secure oil money
Venezuela’s opposition on Wednesday disclosed a key step to secure financing in its effort to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro, the opening of a U.S. fund to receive oil income, and decried the government’s overseas gold sales.
Eastern Libyan forces take over El Sharara oilfield
Eastern Libyan forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar captured the closed El Sharara oilfield on Wednesday, officials said in a challenge to the Tripoli government.
U.S. might lift sanctions on Venezuelan military who back Guaido: Bolton
The United States would consider lifting sanctions on senior Venezuelan military officers if they recognize the government of self-declared interim president Juan Guaido, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday.
French jets strike Chadian rebels to head off Deby destabilization
French warplanes destroyed about 20 pick-up trucks in a third day of air strikes on Wednesday against a Chadian rebel convoy that crossed last week from Libya, an operation the French military said was aimed at preventing the destabilization of its for…
Trump says expects announcement soon on recapturing Islamic State territory
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected a formal announcement as early as next week that the coalition fighting Islamic State rebels has reclaimed all of the territory previously held by the extremist group.
Dutch police shoot and kill gunman near central bank
Dutch police said on Wednesday they shot and killed a man on a path behind the country’s central bank in Amsterdam after he brandished a firearm at them.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to eye pension reform choices when health allows: spokesman
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will analyze a series of proposals to reform the country’s costly pension system when his health allows it, presidential spokesman Otavio Rego Barros said on Wednesday.
Mexico to send police and military force of 10,200 to murder hot spots
Mexico began beefing up law enforcement in its most violent districts this week, officials said on Wednesday, sending the first of 10,200 troops and police to reduce murder rates in 17 hot spots, in the first phase of a program it plans to expand.
Venezuelan opposition readies U.S. fund to receive oil revenue
Venezuela’s opposition is opening a U.S. fund to receive the proceeds of oil sales, a key measure to secure revenue for its effort to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro, an opposition lawmaker said on Wednesday.
U.S. lawmakers criticize Saudi Arabia, ask about weapons restrictions
The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee said on Wednesday he was troubled by a report that Saudi Arabia transferred weapons to extremist groups in Yemen and questioned whether Congress should consider more restrictions on weapons sales…
