U.S. and Angola endorse new Congo president’s election
Democratic Republic of Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi won important endorsements from the United States and two African neighbours as international acceptance of his disputed election win grew on Wednesday.
U.S. weighs imposing Venezuelan oil sanctions soon: sources
The Trump administration could impose new U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s vital oil sector as soon as this week if the political situation there deteriorates further, multiple sources said.
Barnier to UK MPs: Agree alternative to stop no deal
EU negotiator Michel Barnier warned British lawmakers on Wednesday that their disparate efforts to amend, delay or thwart Brexit will see Britain crash out of the EU in March if they cannot rally behind one alternative.
Trump could recognize opposition leader as Venezuelan president: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump could recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s legitimate president as soon as Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Why Davos is talking about the fight between two absentees
The two most powerful men in the world are not in Davos this year, but they remain impossible to escape.
Russian contractors are training the army in Sudan, says Moscow
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that private Russian companies were training the army in Sudan, confirming for the first time their presence in a country shaken by protests against its president, a close Russian ally.
Russia takes wraps off new missile to try to save U.S. nuclear pact
Russia showed foreign military attaches on Wednesday a new cruise missile that the United States says breaches a landmark arms control pact, billing it as an exercise in transparency it hoped would persuade Washington to stay in the treaty.
UK PM May’s spokesman says unaware of any discussions about suspending parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said on Wednesday he was not aware of any discussions about suspending parliament after the idea was suggested by a prominent eurosceptic politician should lawmakers try to block Brexit.
Qatari emir hosts Bashir, backs ‘unity’ in restive Sudan
The ruler of Qatar offered support for Sudan’s “unity and stability” on Wednesday at a meeting with President Omar al-Bashir on his first foreign visit in more than a month of protests against him, a statement said.
Sudan accepted economic assistance from UAE, Russia, Turkey: oil minister
Sudan, rocked by anti-government protests for over a month, has received economic assistance from the United Arab Emirates and accepted offers of support from Russia and Turkey, Oil Minister Azhari Abdel Qader said on Wednesday.
