Jan 09 U.S. intercepts 5th sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution By Konstantin Toropin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the U.S. military on Friday, as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela. Continue reading
Jan 09 Venezuelans struggle with crumbling economy as Trump promises economic renaissance By Regina Garcia Cano, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Venezuelans digesting news of the United States’ brazen capture of former President Nicolás Maduro are hearing grandiose promises of future economic prowess even as they live through the crippling economic realities of today. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 4:42 News Wrap: Internet and phone service shut off in Iran amid widening protests In our news wrap Thursday, internet and phone service were almost completely shut off in Iran amid widening protests over the state of the country's economy, Ukrainian emergency crews raced to restore power after Russia's military struck energy targets overnight… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 4:41 In turnaround from earlier threats, Trump invites Colombia's leader to the White House By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart The Venezuelan government vowed to release political and foreign prisoners who have been held by the regime, a longstanding demand of the Venezuelan opposition. Meanwhile, Venezuela’s neighbor, Colombia, a major non-NATO ally of the U.S., appears to be off President… Continue watching
Jan 08 2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, 'trying to stay optimistic' for Italy By Eddie Pells, Associated Press American snowboarding star Chloe Kim said Thursday that she took “the silliest fall” in training and dislocated her shoulder, threatening her chance to win a third straight gold medal at next month's Winter Olympics. Continue reading
Jan 08 Doctors Without Borders suspend services at Haiti clinic after gang violence By Associated Press The group said the violent clashes trapped seven community volunteers at the clinic for several hours on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 08 Denmark and Greenland envoys meet with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover' By Aamer Madhani, Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a "takeover" of the strategic Arctic island. Continue reading
Jan 08 Why Southeast Asia's online scam industry is so hard to shut down By Associated Press Despite high-profile arrests, dismantling the industry is tough, but activists say arrests are crucial to stopping these globally emerging operations. Continue reading
Jan 08 Farmers drive through Paris and block traffic in Greece to protest free trade deal By Sylvie Corbet, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press In Greece, the main highway connecting Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki was shut in both directions at several points. Continue reading
Jan 08 Why Venezuela's oil matters to the U.S. By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The country sits on a vast supply of oil but only produces a small fraction of it because of damaged infrastructure. Continue reading