US recognizes Venezuela opposition's Gonzalez Urrutia as 'president-elect'
The United States said Tuesday it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect of Venezuela -- the first time it called him that -- four months after a disputed election in which incumbent Nicolas Maduro claimed victory amid accusations of fraud.
Read moreEuropean powers, US seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear watchdog board
European powers and the United States are moving ahead with a plan to censure Iran for its poor cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog at this week's board meeting, despite an offer by Tehran to cap its highly enriched uranium stock, diplomats told AFP.
Read moreUNAIDS chief says husband, Ugandan opposition figure Besigye, 'kidnapped'
Kizza Besigye, a major Ugandan opposition figure, was "kidnapped" in Kenya and is being held in a Kampala military jail, his wife, a top UN official, said Tuesday.
Read moreNadal's sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup
Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
Read moreUS announces talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza
Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.
Read moreSpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump looks on
SpaceX's Starship megarocket blasted off on its latest test flight Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties.
Read moreG20 summit ends with Ukraine blame game
Ukraine's allies and Russia on Tuesday traded blame for a dramatic escalation in the war in Europe, which dominated the final day of talks at a G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Read moreTrump appoints TV celebrity 'Dr. Oz' to key US health post
Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he was appointing Mehmet Oz, a former surgeon and TV celebrity known as "Dr. Oz," to lead the United States' massive public health insurance program.
Read moreEuropean stocks fall on Ukraine-Russia fears, US focused on earnings
Stock markets fell in Europe but finished mostly higher in New York Tuesday as markets weighed worries about escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Read moreLast-gasp Szoboszlai penalty rescues Hungary draw with Germany
A Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time snatched Hungary a 1-1 draw with Germany in Budapest on Wednesday.
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