Jan 07 U.S. seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean By Konstantin Toropin, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The U.S. has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 4:54 After Trump's removal of Maduro, European leaders reject his demands for Greenland By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan The divides opened by the Trump administration's operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro widened further. European leaders denounced aggressive statements by Trump about an American seizure of Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark. Meanwhile, tension and concerns are running… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 7:44 Trump's push to access Venezuela's oil reserves faces major barriers By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins President Trump says the U.S. government could subsidize any effort by American companies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. He has made no secret that a major goal of this weekend’s operation was to pry open Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Geoff… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 10:43 Latin America analyst, ex-ambassador offer views on 'Trump Doctrine' By Nick Schifrin, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako President Trump and his aides are now speaking of a foreign policy where pressure and the use of military might can be applied both to adversaries and, potentially, allies. Nick Schifrin has two views on the Trump Doctrine from Todd… Continue watching
Jan 06 Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in two By Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Settlement development in E1, an open tract of land east of Jerusalem, has been under consideration for more than two decades, but was frozen due to U.S. pressure during previous administrations. Continue reading
Jan 06 Iran Security forces clash with protesters at Grand Bazaar, at least 36 killed in demonstrations By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Security forces fired tear gas and dispersed demonstrators as the market shut down. The protests Tuesday come as Iran's rial currency fell to a record low. Continue reading
Jan 06 Ukraine's allies meet in Paris, but progress uncertain as Russia shows no signs of budging from demands By John Leicester, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Ukraine’s allies met Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace deal is reached with Russia. Continue reading
Jan 06 European leaders push back on Trump's comments about U.S. taking over Greenland By Claudia Ciobanu, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenland’s sovereignty. Continue reading
Jan 06 A U.S. takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, Danish prime minister says By Anders Kongshaug, Claudia Ciobanu, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Continue reading
Jan 06 Here's why Trump says the U.S. 'needs' Greenland for Arctic security By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the debate over global trade and security. Continue reading