April 20, 2017 Venezuela's government donated $500G to Trump's inauguration, report shows The donation topped that of some U.S. corporate giants including Pepsi ($250K) and Walmart ($150K).
April 20, 2017 AP Interview: Emirates boss won't pull out from US cities The president of Emirates says the Mideast airline remains committed to the U.S. market despite plans to slash 20 percent of its flights in the wake of tougher U.S. security and visa measures.
April 20, 2017 Venezuela braces for 2nd day of protests, with 3 dead and nearly 60 injured Anti-government protesters and politicians accuse President Nicolas Maduro of sliding towards dictatorship.
April 20, 2017 Venezuelan authorities seize General Motors factory amid deepening turmoil GM has been the market leader in Venezuela for over 35 years.
April 20, 2017 Venezuelan protester shot dead during violent 'mother of all marches' Violence is feared, as the political tension in the crippled South American has reached a peak not seen since 2014.
April 20, 2017 Saudi oil minister says production cuts may need to continue Saudi Arabia's oil minister is suggesting that production cuts agreed to by OPEC and non-OPEC members may need to continue.
April 20, 2017 Japan and Australia to deepen ties amid North Korea tension The Australian and Japanese foreign and defense ministers are meeting Thursday to discuss deepening defense cooperation and the growing North Korean nuclear and missile threat.
April 20, 2017 China says Interpol notice issued for billionaire Guo Wengui China's foreign ministry says Interpol has issued a "red notice" seeking the arrest of Guo Wengui, a Chinese billionaire who has threatened to disclose corruption at the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party.
April 20, 2017 EU says China, Europe have interest in averting Korea crisis EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says China and Europe have a common responsibility and interest to avoid a military escalation on the Korean Peninsula.
April 20, 2017 China left as observer as tensions rise on Korean Peninsula China's foreign minister recently likened the U.S. and North Korea to two speeding trains hurtling toward each other, an analogy that would seem to place China in the role of helpless bystander.