Maduro says a US-led 'coup' is behind the political upheaval in Venezuela
As Venezuela's chaotic political situation continues and the world picks sides, President Nicolas Maduro is alleging the United States orchestrated a coup to remove him from the helm of the embattled nation.
Wall Street Journal: Trump skeptical border deal can be made
President Donald Trump said he doubts lawmakers will reach a deal over new border wall funding that he would accept and said he will build the wall anyway with emergency powers if necessary, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Bank of England blocks Maduro's $1.2B gold withdrawal - report
The Bank of England has blocked Nicolas Maduro's officials from withdrawing $1.2 billion worth of gold, Bloomberg reported, dealing a further blow to the embattled Venezuelan President as he tries to salvage his authority.
Trump tries to bounce back after horrible day damages presidency
For a few hours, it looked like the foundations of Donald Trump's presidency were crumbling in plain sight.
Trump concedes to temporarily end shutdown -- without wall funding
President Donald Trump conceded Friday to mounting pressure that he reopen the federal government, agreeing to a temporary funding measure that would allow federal employees to return to work but that does not include the billions of dollars in border wall funding he's spent the past month demanding.
Why the debate around Australia Day gets more heated every year
"This used to be the greatest country on Earth, but we've lost the plot." It might just be a commercial -- Australian Lamb's annual advertisement ahead of Australia Day on January 26 -- but it's struck a nerve with a lot of Australians this year.
Exclusive: White House preparing draft national emergency order, has identified $7 billion for wall
The White House is preparing a draft proclamation for President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency along the southern border and has identified more than $7 billion in potential funds for his signature border wall should he go that route, according to internal documents reviewed by CNN.
'Pouring gas on fire': Russia slams Trump's stance in Venezuela
China, Turkey and Syria have joined Russia in criticizing the United States for recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American country's interim president.
Maduro defiant as Venezuelan opposition leader declares himself acting president
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday gave US diplomats 72 hours to leave the country in response to the head of the National Assembly declaring himself acting president amid massive anti-government protests.
Thailand to hold first election since coup on March 24
Thailand will hold a general election on March 24, authorities said Wednesday, the first national poll since a 2014 coup knocked out the civilian government of Yingluck Shinawatra.
