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Inside the past U.S. attempts to acquire Greenland

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with leaders of Denmark next week to discuss a U.S. deal for Greenland, despite Danish officials repeatedly saying the territory is not for sale. "The Daily Report" examines past attempt...

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Trump says U.S. could have direct oversight in Venezuela for years

The Senate on Thursday voted to advance a resolution that could limit President Trump's ability to continue military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. It comes as the president told the New York Times that he could see ...

CBS News

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Trump to meet Colombia’s Petro after tensions over Venezuela operation

President Trump plans to meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro after Mr. Trump issued threats following the U.S. operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports from Bogotá.

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Trump suspends U.S. support for 66 international organizations

U.S. President Donald Trump suspended the country's support for 66 international organizations, including the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S. further retreats from global co-operation.

CBC News

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Chinese, Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for BRICS exercises

China will lead a joint military drill hosted by South Africa. Russian ships are also expected to join the exercises.

Africanews

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UK helped the U.S. seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The United Kingdom aided the U.S. in an operation to seize a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS America

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What we know about Russia’s link to seized Venezuela oil tanker

One of the oil tankers seized by the U.S. on Wednesday has ties to Russia and Venezuela.

CBS News

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India plans to scrap curbs on Chinese firms, sources say

India's finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, two sources said, as New Delhi seeks to revive commercial ties in an environment of eased diplomatic and border tensions.

Reuters

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Colombian President Petro defends national security amid U.S. threats

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House following what was described as a cordial phone conversation. Petro, who had strongly condemned the US operation targeting Nicolás Madur...

France 24

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UK helped U.S. military to seize sentenced oil tanker on way to Russia

Washington says it has intercepted two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic as part of President Trump’s hardline effort to control oil movements across the Americas, claiming the vessels were part of a so-called shadow fleet use...

France 24

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Is Venezuelan oil United States' main interest?

Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. But it only accounts for less than 1% of the global oil production. Nevertheless, many think the US government's main interest in Venezuela is access to oil.

DW News

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What the U.S. attack says about Venezuela's military strength

US forces encountered little resistance from Venezuela's military when they captured Nicolas Maduro, the country's leader, in a surprise nighttime raid. The attack has exposed the massive power discrepancy between the two countries.

DW News

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Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organisations

The decision comes as Trump approaches the first anniversary of his second term. Since returning to office, he has already moved to exit the World Health Organization, the Paris climate agreement, and UNESCO, while cutting funding to sev...

Africanews

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U.S. seizes two more sanctioned oil tankers with links to Venezuela

U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks. The U.S. military also announced the seizure of a sanctioned tanker ship in the Caribbean Sea, the second vessel taken b...

Euronews

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First EU-Jordan summit to take place in Amman

The European Union is looking to deepen its ties with Jordan, Syria and the Middle East as it takes a tougher stance on asylum requests and returns.

Euronews

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African Union demands Israel reverse recognition of Somaliland

The AU’s Council for Political Affairs, Peace and Security issued the call on Tuesday, condemning what it described as a unilateral and illegitimate move.

Africanews

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Denmark, Greenland seek talks with Rubio

Greenland sits off the northeastern coast of Canada, with more than two-thirds of its territory lying within the Arctic Circle making its location crucial to the defence of North America since World War II.

Euronews

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CAR President extends Putin invitation

The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country. Moscow has become a key ally of Touadera in recent years.

Africanews

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Yemen separatist leader skips crisis talks amid Saudi-UAE tensions

The leader of Yemen's southern separatists failed to board a flight to Riyadh for crisis talks on Wednesday (January 7), adding uncertainty to efforts to contain a military escalation that has caused a major rift between Saudi Arabia and...

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U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit

The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday (Jan. 7), after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a U.S. "blockade" of Venezuelan oil exports.

Reuters

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White House considers options to acquire Greenland

The White House says President Trump and his advisers are discussing options for how to acquire Greenland. The self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO partner, is located in a prime spot to monitor threats to the U.S. and is rich in ...

CBS News

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South Korea's Lee urged China to help curb nuclear programme

Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.

Euronews

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South Africa to host first China-led BRICS joint navy exercises

The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is due to start on Friday in South African waters.

Africanews

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Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom

Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday, amid a looming threat of broader curbs on vital rare earths in an escalating dispute between Asia's top two economies.

Reuters

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Some Colombians fear Trump could target their country next

After U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might target Colombian President Gustavo Petro next, some in Colombia worry what it could mean for their country.

CBC News

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Ukraine allies agree on security guarantees in case of a ceasefire

In Paris, Kyiv’s allies said they would provide security guarantees as part of a deal to end Russia’s invasion, and that apparently includes assurances from the U.S.

France 24

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European leaders blast Trump over Greenland takeover discussions

Members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are reacting to the Trump administration's comments on a potential Greenland takeover from Denmark.

CBS News

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Venezuela opposition leader says "nobody trusts" interim president

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, spoke with CBS News about Venezuelan interim President Dulcy Rodriguez, a close Maduro ally who has condemned his capture. Machado said Rodriguez "is in a very critical position becaus...

CBS News

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Why does Donald Trump want to take over Greenland?

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a self-governing Danish territory.

France 24

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Trump says Venezuela to send U.S. oil worth up to $2.8 billion

President Donald Trump said Venezuela would relinquish as much as 50 million barrels of oil to the US, worth roughly $2.8 billion at the current market price, announcing the cargoes would be sold with proceeds benefiting both countries.

Bloomberg