Felix Tshisekedi Is Sworn In As Congo's President
Tshisekedi was declared the winner of last month's disputed election. Some groups allege that the opposition leader struck a deal with Congo's outgoing president.
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Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars
The U.S. isn't the only country worried about the security of its southern border. Denmark is building a barrier along its frontier with Germany to keep out wild boar.
U.S. Recognizes Opposition Leader As Venezuela's Head Of State
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president Wednesday, in a bid to seize power from sitting leader Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. swiftly proclaimed its support for Guaidó.
Incoming Migrants Overwhelm Spain's Refugee Centers
Spain is taking in more migrants than Greece or Italy — the first time that's happened since the crisis began in 2015. The numbers are expected to rise, and that's straining Spain's migrant services.
News Brief: State Of The Union, Shutdown Day 34, Venezuela Politics
Trump tweets he'll delay the State of the Union speech. It's Day 34 of the government shutdown, Ohio voters react to the standoff. In Venezuela, two men argue over who is the rightful president.
Iranian Journalist Marzieh Hashemi Released By Officials After Grand Jury Appearances
Officials haven't said what the grand jury is investigating. Hashemi hasn't been accused of any crime. She was held as a material witness and now has been released from further grand jury obligations.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guaidó Declares Himself President, With U.S. Backing
President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó over Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president as protesters flooded the streets. Maduro said U.S. diplomats had 72 hours to leave.
WATCH: In China, School Principal Leads Students In Dancing To A New Beat
At first the teachers were skeptical, but after two weeks they joined in "because the music is full of energy ... it really gets the happiness flowing," Zhang Pengfei told a local newspaper.
A Number Of Heads Of State Are Absent At This Year's World Economic Forum
Of the G7 nations, only three heads of state have shown up at the World Economic Forum, a gathering for global elites to discuss world problems, including challenges to globalization.
In Venezuela, Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Declares Himself Interim President
Venezuelans protested the authoritarian government of Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday. Maduro has presided over the nation's collapse and millions of people have fled the crisis.