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25/01/2019 GMT
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Venezuela: US Say They Will Respond to Threats Against Diplomats
Opposition leader, Juan Guaido, has called for protests to demand fresh elections
Venezuela: Opposition Calls For Nationwide Protests
The US and more than 20 other countries have recognised Juan Guaidó as interim president
Sudan Security Forces Accused Of Firing On Protesters
The government deny this claim
China Jails Human Rights Lawyer for State Subversion
Wang Quanzhang had defended political campaigners and victims of land seizures
The United Nations Urge all Sides in Yemen to Protect Civilians
Eight people were killed at a camp for the displaced on Saturday
A Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Has Been Jailed In China
The trial was conducted behind closed doors
US File Charges Against China Mobile Giant Huawei
They allege that affiliates of the firm stole trade secrets from their US rival T-Mobile
China Telecoms Giant Huawei Face US Criminal Charges
The case has badly strained relations between China, Canada and the US
US Ramps Up Pressure On Venezuela With Oil Sanctions
The state oil firm accounts for nearly all of the country's foreign currency earnings
Huawei Charges: China Accuses the US of 'Illegal and Immoral' Behaviour
The foreign ministry in Beijing complained that the case was politically motivated
Huawei: China Denies Charges and Criminal Claims Against the Firm's Top Executive
The charges filed in the US include fraud, obstruction of justice and theft of technology
Huawei Accused of Fraud, Obstruction of Justice and Theft of Technology
The Chinese Telecoms firm denies the charges and claims against its top executive
UK Parliament Approves Plan To Renegotiate Brexit Deal
MPs have voted for changes to Irish border ‘backstop’
How Is Africa Coping With Alzheimer’s Disease?
This form of dementia is on the rise on the continent
Sudan Orders The Release Of Anti-government Protesters
A Sudanese rebel leader criticises the announcement
EU Rejects UK Parliament Vote On Brexit Deal
The lawmakers have voted for changes to Irish border ‘backstop’
EU Says Brexit Deal Cannot be Renegotiated
Earlier, UK lawmakers voted for changes to Irish border ‘backstop’
Life in Venezuela
People leave the country in their droves, because of acute shortages and violence
US President Phones Venezuelan Opposition Leader to Express Support
More than 20 countries have recognised Juan Guaido as Venezuela's interim president
Protestors in Venezuela Come Out in Support of Opposition Leader
Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president of the country
Zimbabwe Announces Taskforce on Army Abuses
The group will investigate allegations of post-election violence last year
UK Seeks to Renegotiate Brexit Deal with EU
But the EU’s chief negotiator says the deadline is too soon
British PM Goes Back to Brexit Negotiating Table
Theresa May will ask for ‘alternative arrangements’ to the Irish backstop
Britain Seeks to Renegotiate Key Parts of Brexit Deal Including Irish Backstop
Parliament has authorised the PM to return to Brussels and ask for changes
US Says North Korea Committed to Dismantling All Uranium and Plutonium Enrichment Facilities
The US special envoy for North Korea made the announcement
US Special Envoy for North Korea Says Pyongyang Ready to Make Weapons Concessions
He said they agreed to dismantle all uranium and plutonium enrichment facilities
North Korea Ready to Make Nuclear Concessions, According to US Special Envoy
He said Pyongyang pledged to destroy uranium and plutonium enrichment facilities
Self-Proclaimed Interim President of Venezuela Lays Outs Plans for the Country
Juan Guaido gave a speech promising to rebuild the country’s economy
Venezuela’s Juan Guaido Lays out Plan to Rebuild the Country’s Economy
The self-proclaimed interim president wants to halt hyperinflation