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Many Venezuelans outside their country celebrating Maduro's capture

Celebrations marking the end of Nicolás Maduro's rule erupted throughout the weekend for many Venezuelans living outside their home country. Cristian Benavides has more.

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Spain, five Latin American countries reject U.S. attack on Venezuela

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro w...

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Maduro faces federal charges in New York after capture by U.S.

Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are awaiting arraignment on federal charges in the Southern District of New York after a U.S. military operation led to their capture in Venezuela. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.

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Russia, China and Iran condemn U.S. action in Venezuela

Russia, China and Iran have all publicly condemned the U.S. action in Venezuela. CBS News producer Leigh Kiniry has the latest.

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What comes next in Venezuela?

The Trump administration has yet to provide significant details on what the endgame is for Venezuela after the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.

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Inside the geopolitical impact of the U.S. raid to capture Maduro

The U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will likely have major ramifications on the world stage. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has the latest.

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North Korea carries out new ballistic missiles test

Sunday's launches came hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China for a summit with President Xi Jinping, for talks expected to cover North Korea's nuclear program.

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Celebrations in South Florida as Venezuelans react to Maduro’s capture

South Florida erupted in celebration as news broke of the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelans in the region draped flags over their shoulders and chanted “liberty,” marking a moment many...

Africanews

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South Korea tourism booms as Chinese tourists swap Japan for Seoul

South Korea appears to have emerged as a top alternative destination for Chinese tourists, after Beijing urged citizens to avoid Japan amid a deepening spat over Taiwan.

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Venezuela's Maduro arrives in New York after being abducted by U.S.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was in a New York jail Saturday, hours after American special forces seized and flew him out of his country — which President Donald Trump said would come under effective U.S. control.

France 24

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Venezuela: Who is Maduro's wife Cilia Flores?

Nicolas Maduro's wife, Celia Flores, is not only Venezuela's first lady, but also a central figure in the country's political sphere. A member of parliament, she has served as attorney general and president of the National Assembly.

France 24

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Syria begins banknote swap as government seeks economic revival

Syrians started to swap old banknotes for new ones on Saturday (January 3) under a plan to replace Assad-era notes to try to strengthen the currency's value.

Reuters

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Look ahead to 2026: Europe as a frenemy to Trump

In the decades since World War II, the relationship between the United States and its European allies has been solid, cooperative and cordial – until President Trump took office. Elizabeth Palmer talks with European security expert Camil...

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In Venezuela, uncertainty in the wake of Maduro's removal

It's not the first time the United States has used force to remove a Latin American strongman from power. But the Trump administration's operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro now leaves that country's future shrouded i...

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Venezuelans brace for uncertain future after Maduro arrest

Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, many Venezuelans have begun stockpiling food and other goods. The South American country faces an uncertain future after surprise U.S. strikes on the capital, Caracas.

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Maduro's fall stirs fears for Venezuelan, regional stability

Venezuela's diaspora is celebrating the U.S.-led ouster of Nicolas Maduro after over a decade in power. But relief is intermingled with fear, including over political prisoners still held by the weakened Caracas regime.

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Full Press Conference: Trump speaks after Venezuela strikes, Maduro capture

President Donald Trump talks about the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. Trump says that all Venezuelan military capacities were powerless. "It was dark and it was deadly," Trump says. Trump spoke Satur...

Bloomberg

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Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

The Tehran regime leader's comments come one day after US President Trump said that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington “will come to their rescue.”

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Trump says U.S. 'will run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition

In a surprise attack overnight on Saturday, the United States launched strikes against Venezuelan capital Caracas and other cities. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the c...

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DRC, Liberia among five new non-permanent UN Security Council members

The United Nations Security Council welcomed Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia, as its five new non-permanent members for the 2026-2027 period.

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Rebuilding Venezuela after Maduro will take time, will not be ‘easy’

Venezuelan journalist Sissi De Flaviis discusses Venezuela’s political situation after Maduro’s capture.

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Ukraine hosts security talks in Kyiv after strike hit Kharkiv on Friday

As the war in Ukraine enters the new year, Russian bombardments continue to hit Ukrainian cities, with authorities reporting on Friday that residential areas in Kharkiv were targeted. Amid Russia’s largest battlefield gains since 2022, U...

France 24

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Venezuela slams U.S. strikes amid Maduro's ouster

US strikes rocked Venezuela's capital early Saturday after months of threats by Donald Trump against Nicolas Maduro. Trump later confirmed the United States had carried out the strikes and captured the Venezuelan leader.

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Cuba denounces ‘state terrorism’ over U.S. attack on Venezuela

Cuba ‍has denounced what ⁠it described as a "criminal" U.S. attack on Venezuela ‍and is urgently calling for a reaction from the international community, the Cuban presidency said. The ‍presidency accused the United States of "state terro...

France 24

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Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured after U.S. strikes

Venezuela said it rejected "military aggression" by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday. Attacks took place in the capital of Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and ...

Reuters

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits greenhouse farm near China border

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a greenhouse farm construction site along the country's border with China on Friday (January 2), and encouraged youths and troops working on the construction in the new year, state-run television...

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Israeli recognition of Somaliland 'calculated distraction' diplomat says

Somalia's ambassador the United Nations said Israel's move aimed to distract from its war in Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank.

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Trump denies health issues, says he takes large daily aspirin dose

U.S. President Donald Trump claims he’s in good health and denies having fallen asleep in public meetings. He also says he’s taking a higher daily dose of aspirin to thin his blood than his doctors would like.

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Epstein files yet to be released larger than previously known: lawyer

Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice.

CBS News

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Mamdani promises to govern NYC 'audaciously' in inaugural address

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to use the power of government to improve the lives of working people.

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