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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.

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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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Prospects for peace in Ukraine

Last February, American policy on Ukraine took an unexpectedly sharp turn after President Donald Trump publicly criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. As Putin's assault on Ukraine continues, Holly Williams reports on the pro...

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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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German police suspect arson behind Berlin power outage

Around 50,000 households in the snow-blanketed German capital are without electricity and some without heating. The far-left "Volcano group" has reportedly claimed responsibility for the fire that caused the blackout.

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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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Alberta-developed tech could help Canadian Paralympic curlers

Engineers at Red Deer Polytechnic in central Alberta have developed a fully immersive virtual reality program that allows athletes to test out the ice and practice their shots, even when they're not at the rink.

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Nicolás Maduro in New York after capture by U.S.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has arrived at a detention centre in New York, hand-cuffed and escorted by drug enforcement officers. He was detained by US special forces in a surprise military operation in Caracas on Saturday.

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Venezuela: Caracas residents stock up amid political uncertainty

Residents in Caracas were seen buying groceries and preparing to leave or stay indoors as uncertainty spread after President Nicolás Maduro was seized by U.S troops.

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Firefighters pay tribute to victims of deadly Swiss ski resort fire

Firefighters who responded to the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana were applauded as they visited a memorial to the victims.

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Cuba is something we'll end up talking about, says Trump

U.S President Donald Trump suggested that Cuba could become a new focus of his administration’s foreign policy, calling the country a “failing nation” as Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled a tougher stance toward Havana.

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Relief, joy - and anger over the ouster of Nicolas Maduro

At home and abroad, many regular Venezuelans are celebrating the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro by US military force. But not everybody is happy. Protesters gathered in several cities around the world.

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U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world

World leaders reacted after U.S. President Donald Trump announced American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with some condemning Saturday's operation as a violation of international law and others distancing thems...

CBC News

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Latin America reacts to Maduro's arrest, US to run Venezuela

The U.S attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have triggered strong reactions in Latin America. Saturday marked Washington's first military incursion into a Latin American country in decades.

Al Jazeera

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Trump says U.S will ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro seized

President Donald Trump says the people of Venezuela are now free of Maduro's dictatorship. But Venezuela's vice president has demanded the US send Maduro back, calling him the rightful president.

Al Jazeera

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Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro will face the "full wrath of American justice"

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Saturday that Nicolás Maduro and his wife "will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts." Scott MacFarlane has details on the legal case against the former ...

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U.S. treating Nicolás Maduro like a drug kingpin, federal authorities say

After their capture, former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were flown to Stewart International Airport, 60 miles north of New York City, then will be helicoptered to Manhattan. They will be processed at the headquarters of...

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First images emerge of Nicolás Maduro after capture by U.S.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in New York after he was captured by U.S forces during a daring raid. President Trump said the U.S. will be running the Latin American country, for now.

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Venezuelans in South Florida react with joy over Maduro's capture

Venezuelans in South Florida are rejoicing after a U.S. military operation led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife. CBS News Miami reporter Steve Maugeri has more.

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No U.S. service members killed in Venezuela operation, Trump administration says

No U.S. service members were killed in the military operation in Venezuela, the Trump administration said. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.

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World reacts to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Nicolás Maduro

The United Nations, along with a host of countries including France, China and Russia have criticized U.S strikes on Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro as a violation of international law.

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Congressional leaders were notified about Venezuela operation after it began

Congressional lawmakers were notified about the U.S. strikes on Venezuela after they began, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. Republican Rep. Rick Crawford, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and Democratic Rep....

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Deadly Swiss fire likely caused by champagne sparklers

Initial investigations suggest the fire that tore through a Swiss ski resort bar New Year's Eve, killing at least 40 and injuring dozens of others, started when 'fountain candles' attached to champagne bottles were carried too close to t...

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Trump's plan for Venezuela's oil industry

Having attacked Venezuela and deposed its president, Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump now says he has big plans for the country's oil industry and its vast reserves.

Bloomberg