U.S. warns Venezuela’s Maduro against violence
The U.S. government warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday that it is ready to ramp up oil, gold and other economic sanctions and take other unspecified actions if there is violence directed against the opposition.
Mexico still recognizes Maduro as Venezuela president, ‘for now’: spokesman
Mexico does not foresee a change in policy on Venezuela “for the time being,” a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, after opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself president in the South American nation and was recognized by Washington.
Britain’s Prince William tackles mental health taboo at Davos gathering
Britain’s Prince William revealed on Wednesday that “not one celebrity” had originally wanted to join a mental health campaign he started in 2016 with his wife Kate and brother Harry.
U.S. recognizes opposition leader as Venezuela president, weighs oil sanctions
The Trump administration ratcheted up pressure on Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, announcing U.S. recognition of the country’s opposition leader as interim president and signaling potential new sanctions against its vital oil sector….
Pompeo calls on Venezuela’s Maduro to step down, urges support from military
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step aside and urged the country’s military to support efforts to restore democracy.
Congo records one-day record for confirmed Ebola cases
Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday confirmed 14 new cases of Ebola virus in its eastern borderlands, the largest one-day increase since the current outbreak was declared in August.
Canada to recognize Venezuela opposition leader as new president
Canada plans to recognize Juan Guaido, head of Venezuela’s opposition, as the country’s new interim president, a Canadian government official said on Wednesday.
Trump recognizes opposition leader as Venezuela’s interim president
The Trump administration ratcheted up pressure on Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, announcing U.S. recognition of the country’s opposition leader as interim president and signaling potential new sanctions against its vital oil sector….
Russia and Turkey to act to stabilize Syria’s Idlib province: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday after which the Russian leader said the two men had discussed how they planned to stabilize the situation in Syria’s Idlib province.
Turkey, Russia have no problems on planned safe zone in Syria: Erdogan
Turkey and Russia don’t have any disagreements about a planned safe zone in northern Syria, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told a joint news conference with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
