Colombia clears migrant camp as Venezuela exodus continues
Colombian authorities evacuated a camp that housed Venezuelan immigrants in the capital of Bogota on Tuesday, dismantling a temporary shelter even as the flow of refugees from the crisis-stricken neighboring nation is expected to continue unabated.
‘El Chapo’ paid former Mexican president $100 million bribe: trial witness
(Corrects 8th paragraph of this Jan. 15 story to drop erroneous reference to Mexico City, which is not part of the State of Mexico. Error first occurred in UPDATE 1.)
U.S. eyes Taiwan risk as China’s military capabilities grow
The United States is closely watching Chinese intentions toward Taiwan, concerned that Beijing’s growing military prowess may increase the risk it could one day consider bringing the self-ruled island under its control by force, a U.S. official said o…
U.S. VP Pence calls Venezuelan opposition leader in show of support
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence spoke by phone on Tuesday with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in a show of support for him and a further sign of U.S. displeasure with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Brexit bedlam: May’s EU divorce deal crushed by 230 votes in parliament
British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit divorce deal by a crushing margin on Tuesday, triggering political chaos that could lead to a disorderly exit from the EU or even to a reversal of the 2016 decision to leave.
Gunmen kill 14 in Kenya hotel compound attack claimed by Somali Islamists
Gunmen blasted their way into a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and sending workers diving under desks from an attack claimed by Somali Islamist group al Shabaab.
At least 14 killed in attack on hotel complex in Kenya capital: mortuary worker
A Kenyan mortuary has received the bodies of 14 people killed in an attack on an upscale hotel and office complex in the capital, a mortuary worker told Reuters early on Wednesday.
U.N. to approve Yemen truce monitors on Wednesday: diplomats
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Wednesday to approve the deployment of up to 75 observers to Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah for six months to monitor a ceasefire and redeployment of forces by the warring parties, diplomats said.
Macron: Britain would be biggest loser in case of no-deal Brexit
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday Britain would be the biggest loser if it left the European Union without a deal, after the British parliament resoundingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit divorce agreement.
UK PM May should hold second Brexit referendum, Scotland’s Sturgeon says
British Prime Minister Theresa May should suspend the Brexit process and hold another referendum, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday after May’s Brexit deal was rejected by lawmakers.
