BBC: Venezuela election: Opposition 'wins two-thirds majority'
The leader of Venezuela's opposition has claimed it has won a critical two-thirds majority in Sunday's election.
Henrique Capriles said the alliance won at least 112 seats in Congress.
If confirmed, this would allow the opposition to make sweeping changes to legislation and appointments made under the current Socialist government.
President Nicolas Maduro earlier admitted defeat - the worst for the movement founded by late leader Hugo Chavez in 1999.
The National Electoral Council has already announced that the opposition won 99 seats in the 167-member assembly.
MIDDLE EAST
Saudi to host Syria rebel talks, riling Iran.
Fate of Syria's Assad a 'red line', Iran official says.
Syria says U.S.-led airstrikes killed 3 soldiers at army camp.
Syria conflict: Raqqa air strikes 'kill 32 IS militants'. Airstrikes kill 32 Isis fighters in Raqqa, activists say.
US army denies coalition jets hit Assad forces. Russia likely conducted deadly airstrike on Syrian military base, US official says.
Iraqi Army repels massive Daesh attack in Anbar province.
Islamic State lays booby traps in Ramadi.
Turkey defends ground troops in Iraq as war escalates.
Turkey decries sighting of Russian ‘soldier with manpad’ on ship passing Istanbul.
NATO says won't send ground troops to fight IS: report.
Yemen conflict: Governor of Aden killed in Islamic State attack.
Yemen peace talks to start December 15 alongside ceasefire: U.N..
Russia expects Iran nuclear deal to be implemented in January.
Iran tests another mid-range ballistic missile in breach of UN resolutions.
Israel's Netanyahu names security aide as new Mossad spy agency chief.
ASIA
Malaysia arrests five with suspected IS, al-Qaeda links.
Philippine crime-fighting mayor tops opinion polls for president.
Pakistan: No link between militants and California shooting suspect.
High-level India-Pakistan talks held in Bangkok.
North Korea test site activity could be bluff, nuclear ban monitor says.
China Inner Mongolia attack due to border dispute, police say.
South Korea protests: Seoul rally against Park Geun-hye.
Tajikistan earthquake rocks Central Asia.
China pollution: Beijing issues first red smog alert.
AFRICA
Ethiopia: Over 10 million will need food aid in January.
U.S. confirms death of top Islamic State leader in Libya.
Violence, fraud, kidnapping hits Nigeria gubernatorial vote.
Nigeria likely to miss Boko Haram deadline: analysts.
South Sudan rebels announce new advance teams arrival dates.
Lake Chad: Triple suicide blasts kill 27, security sources say.
Stoltenberg: NATO ready to help future Libya unity government.
Libya's rival parliament reach tentative agreement.
Kenyans mock 'visiting' president over frequent foreign travel.
Oscar Pistorius faces immediate return to jail after bail hearing.
Thomas Sankara killing: Burkina Faso's Diendere charged.
EUROPE
French parties scramble to halt rise of far-right National Front.
France elections: Le Pen says political elite 'crumbling'. Le Pen scores historic victory in France's regional elections.
Migrant crisis: Germany heads for 1m asylum-seekers in 2015. Germany: 965,000 migrants registered through November.
‘Time of looking away over’: Germany warns Saudi Arabia to stop funding radical Islamists.
Latvia PM resigns amid coalition doubts over leadership.
Ukraine 'in process' of resuming power supplies to Crimea: Ukrenergo.
Biden meeting in Kyiv with Poroshenko, Yatsenyuk. Biden announces more US aid for Ukraine.
Poland denies considering request for nuclear weapons.
Armenia says voters approved sweeping constitutional reform. Armenia fraud claims mar referendum on constitution.
London subway stabbings suspect charged with attempted murder.
'Tonight, we are all Parisians': Bono and U2 pay tribute to Paris terror victims during emotional performance in French capital as Eagles of Death Metal return for the first time since Bataclan attack.
AMERICAS
Trump calls for "complete shutdown" on Muslims entering the U.S..
FBI says California shooters were radicalized for 'some time'.
Argentina's Macri backtracks on ousting Venezuela from Mercosur.
Outgoing Argentinian President Kirchner sabotaging new government.
Venezuela election: Maduro's Socialists trounced. The end of the revolution? Venezuela's opposition trounces Socialist party founded by Hugo Chavez to win control of national assembly for first time in 16 years. Venezuelan opposition shatters Socialists' dominance; looks to free prisoners.
Obama in speech to nation vows to defeat 'new phase' of terrorist threat. Obama warns of 'new phase' in terrorist attacks on U.S.. Obama outlines terror strategy after California shooting.
US Presidential hopefuls spar on ways to combat terrorism.
Americans stock up on weapons after California shooting.
Homeland Security chief to introduce new terrorism alert system.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to assault weapon ban.
Brazil's Rousseff urges Congress to cancel recess, decide impeachment. Brazil's Congress launches Rousseff impeachment marathon.
Brutal cartels fight over Mexico's 'conflict-free' gold revenues.
Colombia says treasure-laden San Jose galleon found. Holy grail of shipwrecks caught in three-way court battle.
Jimmy Carter says his cancer is gone.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS has targeted refugee program to enter US, Homeland Security chairman says.
ISIS plot for world domination revealed in chilling detail with plans for education and industry.
Pictured: San Bernardino terrorists seen in newly released airport photo as grim-faced newlyweds entering the US from Saudi Arabia last year.
Al Qaeda group releases photo of Mali hotel gunmen.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil slumps 6 percent to near seven-year low on OPEC inaction, dollar.
Oil price to remain low in 2016, says Total boss. Investors brace for oil price 'lower for even longer' after OPEC.
Crude hits new low as OPEC decides 'everyone does whatever they want’.
Sepp Blatter investigated by FBI over ISL bribes after Havelange letter.
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