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World News (in English) 
Here's a top 10 of world news items, in English. We're aiming at providing an unbiased view on global news, mixing together news sources from the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Juan Guaidó: US backs opposition leader as Venezuela president
Donald Trump's move comes as tens of thousands of Venezuelans take part in anti-government protests. (BBC News 24/01 00:38)
» Juan Guaidó: US backs opposition leader as Venezuela president (BBC News 24/01 00:38)
» Trump backs Venezuelan opposition leader as president (CNN 24/01 00:00)
» In Venezuela, Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Declares Himself Interim President (NPR 23/01 22:56)
» Donald Trump recognizes Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president (UPI 23/01 20:28)
» Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guaidó Declares Himself President, With U.S. Backing (NPR 23/01 18:42)
Locked out of House by Pelosi, Trump vows State of Union alternative
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would hold an alternative event to the State of the Union address after Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi barred him from speaking in the House of Representatives until the partial government shutdown ends. (Reuters 23/01 23:06)
Nurse arrested over US care home patient pregnancy
Nathan Sutherland, 36, is arrested on sexual assault charges after a vulnerable woman gives birth. (BBC News 23/01 23:34)
Cohen delays House testimony, citing threats from Trump
President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen announced he is postponing his public congressional testimony that was scheduled for February 7, citing "ongoing threats against his family." (CNN 23/01 23:18)
5 people shot dead in hostage situation at Florida bank
Highlands County Commissioner Don Elwell said that multiple people have been shot in a "hostage situation" at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida. (CNN 24/01 00:33)
» CNN
House committee to investigate White House security clearances
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform will investigate how White House workers obtain security clearances, its chairman said Wednesday. (UPI 23/01 19:34)
Highlights: Serena Williams knocked out of Australian Open by Karolina Pliskova after holding match points
Serena Williams misses four match points as Czech seventh seed Karolina Pliskova wins the final six games to reach the Australian Open semi-finals in Melbourne. (BBC News 23/01 18:21)
Student who 'faced off' with native American elder says he's being misjudged
Nick Sandmann, the Catholic school student in the center of the viral video showing him facing off with a native American elder, spoke for the first time to the "Today" show Wednesday, saying, "People have judged me based off one expression." (CNN 23/01 20:18)
» CNN
Emiliano Sala: Search for missing footballer's plane postponed
Police say a nine-hour search finds no trace of the plane carrying Emiliano Sala and a pilot. (BBC News 23/01 19:17)
» BBC News
China Arrests Democracy Advocate Yang Hengjun Following Flight From New York
Friends say they're worried for the safety of the Chinese-Australian writer and former diplomat whose push for political change earned him the nickname "the democracy peddler." (NPR 23/01 14:47)
» NPR
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