Globe Mirror Now

Venezuelan opposition leader says Maduro operatives arrived at his home to intimidate his family Wall Street Journal editorial board member Mary O'Grady weighs in on the political unrest in Venezuela.

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido says police forces visited his home Thursday's raid could be an attempt to intimidate Guaido or test the reaction first before arresting him; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

Trump on US-China trade negotiations: We want to make a deal we can be proud of for many years Fox Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino, contributor Deneen Borelli and Democratic strategist Scott Levenson weigh in on the future of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.

Brazilian spiritual healer, spotlighted by Oprah, to stand trial on rape, sex abuse charges A self-proclaimed Brazilian spiritual healer — who became internationally famous when Oprah Winfrey spotlighted his alleged psychic healing methods on her television network in 2013 — will face trial on allegations of rape and sexual abuse, a judge ruled Wednesday, according to reports.

US federal judge rules Syrian government was responsible for death of American journalist Marie Colvin A U.S. federal judge has determined that the Syrian government was responsible for the 2012 killing of American journalist Marie Colvin, 56, while she was covering the civil war.

President Trump and Chinese vice premier make remarks amid trade talks Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and President Trump make remarks ahead of beginning trade negotiations.

Where in the world is Baghdadi? Inside the hunt for the world’s most wanted man, believed to be alive ISIS leader Baghdadi remains the most wanted man in the world. He is widely believed to be alive, and still very much in the sights of U.S., Syrian opposition and Iraq elite forces.

Stray leopard goes on rampage in India, attacks four people According to reports, a stray leopard found its way into a residential area in northern India on Thursday and attacked four people. Residents in the city of Jalandhar notified police when they saw the large cat inside a house. When forest officials arrived, they tried to tranquilize it, but it escaped over a wall and into the village, sending locals running for their lives.

Pictures show Brazil dam collapse's instant graveyard as death toll nears 100 Nearly a week after the collapse of a Brazilian dam holding back mine waste, relatives of more than 250 people who are still missing and feared dead went to the devastated area to dig through the rubble.

Pictures show Brazil dam collapse's instant graveyard as death tally nears 100 Nearly a week after the collapse of a Brazilian dam holding back mine waste, relatives of more than 250 people who are still missing and feared dead went to the devastated area to dig through the rubble.

North Korean man detained after attempting to smuggle 1,500 pounds of noodles into Russia A North Korean man was detained for attempting to bring nearly 1,500 pounds of noodles into Russia.

Mystery power outage zaps electrical devices in Canadian parking lot A mystery power outage is zapping electrical devices in a Canadian co-op parking lot confusing electricians and locals.

Dutch historian who called out billionaires at Davos goes viral, becomes social media star Dutch historian Rutger Bregman's epic rant against the super-rich in front of the super-rich at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos is propelling the 30-year-old into an unlikely social media star

Saudi Arabia ends anti-corruption probe that resulted in detention of dozens and recovery of $107 billion An anti-corruption investigation in Saudi Arabia that resulted in the detention of dozens of princes, ministers and business owners, and the recovery through settlements of more than $100 billion, has come to an end, the Royal Court said.

Baby orangutan's paternity tests stuns researchers at Swiss zoo A baby orangutan’s surprise paternity shows that a dividing fence is no match for two monkeys in love.

Stray leopard goes on rampage in India, attacks four people A leopard terrorized a city in Northern India on Thursday, injuring four people.

Senior North Korean official banished to labor camp, accused of ‘breaching doctrine’ on US talks: report A senior North Korean official was reportedly banished to a labor camp in the Hermit Kingdom after Kim Jong Un accused him of “breaching doctrine” in a proposal for U.S.-North Korea talks, a report said.

Margaret Thatcher statue planned for hometown ‘needs protecting from vandals,’ police say A statue of the late British leader Margaret Thatcher that could be erected in her hometown will need to be placed on a 10-foot high platform to protect it from vandals, police said.

Venezuela's Lady Macbeth? Maduro's 'puppet master' wife is a lawyer, TV star, style icon Some inside Venezuela call her Lady Macbeth. Others say she’s really the most powerful person – not just woman – in their country, the 'puppet master' pulling the strings. She's Cilia Flores, disputed President Nicolas Maduro's wife.

Woman who slapped immigration official at Bali airport goes missing hours before court hearing A British woman accused of swearing at and slapping an Indonesian immigration official has disappeared from her hotel room hours before she was due in court.

Rep. Darren Soto calls for new, accurate elections in Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's election was illegitimate, argues Florida Congressman Darren Soto, Democratic co-sponsor of legislation to grant Venezuelans temporary protected status in U.S.

Mystery power outage zaps electrical devices in Canadian co-op parking lot, stumping electricians, locals People have been complaining something's been zapping the power out of their key fobs, draining their car batteries and triggering their alarms in a parking lot outside the Westview Co-op grocery store in Carstairs, a small town about 40 miles north of Calgary.

Wilson Chowdhry of the British Pakistani Christians Association warned Asia Bibi's ordeal is not over, saying it will take time for her to adjust to life outside of prison... from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2S3PnQR

Anyone who wants to get rid of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro cannot do it without the army. And that's the tricky part because the army has been a willing partner in the Venezuelan government's criminal activities. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Rw8k9m

Amnesty International report on Israeli tourism accused of being anti-Semitic An Israeli government minister on Tuesday slammed a new report by Amnesty International, accusing the human-rights group of helping to lead the "anti-Semitic" Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.

Venezuelan opposition held ‘clandestine meetings’ with military in effort to oust Maduro Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido revealed he has held “clandestine meetings” with military officials in his attempt to win support against disputed President Nicolas Maduro.

Toxic smog forces hundreds of school closures in Bangkok A toxic smog in Bangkok, Thailand has forced officials to close hundreds of schools to protect children.

Venezuela's Lady Macbeth? Maduro's 'puppet master' wife is a lawyer, TV star, style icon - and linked to drug trafficking Some call her Lady Macbeth. Others say she’s the most powerful person – not just woman – in Venezuela. She’s a lawyer, political leader, television star and style icon in her Chanel suits emblazoned with the country’s flag. Meet Venezuela’s First Lady Cilia Flores, 62, the wife of embattled dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Mexico ends temporary asylum visa program as migrant caravans continue journey to US border Griff Jenkins talks to migrants in Mexico City about the decision as caravan members wait to board buses going north.

Rand Paul: To call withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan ‘precipitous’ is ludicrous after 17 years Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul says we need surveillance in Syria and Afghanistan but not U.S. troops on the ground.

Venezuelan dissidents warn world may be underestimate staying power of Maduro The disputed president remains in power as opposition leader Juan Guaido calls for protests; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas.

Pompeo: The president will make a significant announcement on ISIS during the State of the Union address Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says he hopes the Trump administration will create its Syrian policy based on what is happening on the ground.

Canada to halve staff at Cuba embassy after another diplomat falls ill Canada has decided to remove up to half of its embassy staff in Cuba after another diplomat fell mysteriously ill – bring the number of confirmed unexplained health cases to 14 since early 2017.

Family of Navy officer killed in Syria says regulation forced her deployment The family of a Navy Chief Petty Officer who was killed in Syria earlier this year is fighting an obscure regulation that derailed the officer’s education plans and ultimately led to her fifth combat deployment in the war-torn country.

Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan Mexico’s Institute of National Migration confirmed with Fox News that the temporary asylum visa fast-track program is suspended, and no more visas will be given at the moment. 

Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria Kurds rely on support from U.S. troops to eliminate ISIS; Benjamin Hall reports from Bahguz, Syria.

Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday.

Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present President Trump had previously canceled a formal meeting with the Russian president.

Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS Unrepentant ISIS fighter from Trinidad, caught fleeing the battlefield in Syria, is now in the custody of Kurdish forces; Benjamin Hall reports.

Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido Supporters of Juan Guaido demand Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's resignation; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro The United States continues to squeeze and isolate the Venezuelan regime led by Nicolas Maduro with even more sanctions and prominent support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. But more than a week after protests erupted through the streets of the embattled nation, Maduro remains steadfast – with the hand of Russia and China working in and out of the shadows, complicating US efforts for change.

Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings Russian law enforcement authorities arrested a lawmaker, Senator Rauf Arashukov, Wednesday in the midst of a parliamentary session in connection with two contract murders.

White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call Guaido encourages Venezuelans to leave their homes and jobs for two hours of protest to demand that President Maduro resign; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

Gunman kills 1, injures 6 after opening fire in Corsica streets A man believed to be in his 60s has barricaded himself inside an apartment building in the French island of Corsica after opening fire in the streets, killing at least one person and injuring six.

US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed 'Remain in Mexico' or Migrant Protection Protocols require migrants seeking asylum in America to wait in Mexico while their claims play out; William La Jeunesse reports from Tijuana, Mexico.

Italy sees migrant numbers plummet after nationalist policies take hold Italy’s nationalist-populist government is hailing new numbers that show immigration into the country has plummeted dramatically within months of the government taking power, due to the government’s refusal to accept NGO rescue boats of migrants coming from Africa.

Sen. Rick Scott says the US should declare the Maduro regime a state sponsor of terrorism The Trump administration should continue to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, argues Florida Senator Rick Scott, Republican member of Homeland Security Committee.

US falls in global corruption ranking report; Somalia and Syria are worst offenders The United States has dropped out of being one of the top twenty least corrupt countries in the world, according to annual global corruption report released Tuesday by Transparency International.

President Trump says the ISIS caliphate is almost destroyed Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner says the U.S. cannot afford to prematurely declare victory on ISIS, giving them the ability to come back.

Captive ISIS recruit: I'm not apologetic to something I believe in Fox News' Benjamin Hall interviews 5-year member of ISIS Zaid Abdel Hamid in Syria.

Venezuela’s Maduro open to negotiations with opposition, accuses Trump of ordering murder Venezuela’s socialist leader Nicolas Maduro is holding firm in refusing to step down amid mounting political and international pressure, but said he is “willing to sit down” and negotiate with opposition leaders “for the sake of Venezuela’s peace and its future.”

6 animals, including giraffe and lions, electrocuted at South Africa’s Kruger National Park A downed power line at South Africa's Kruger National Park killed six animals, including a giraffe, two lions, white rhino and hyena.