Nicolas Maduro, pictured at a military exercise in Venezuela on Sunday, has vowed not to quit and said he will 'not go down in history as a traitor'
Daily Mail: 'I will not go down in history as a traitor': Nicolas Maduro refuses to quit and warns Venezuela will 'defend its sacred land' if Trump sends U.S. troops
* Nicolas Maduro has refused U.S. calls to quit and Europe's demands for elections
* Donald Trump has warned he could use military force amid a humanitarian crisis
* Washington and numerous allies have recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has said he 'will not go down in history as a traitor' as he vowed to resist Washington's demands to step down.
Donald Trump has warned he could use military force in Venezuela if Maduro does not hand over power, after the U.S. recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim President.
European powers joined Trump in turning their back on Maduro yesterday but the military has so far remained loyal to the current regime.
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MIDDLE EAST
As U.S. withdraws, top general warns on Islamic State threat in Syria.
In east Syria, civilians escape IS but not death.
Erdogan: 'No satisfactory plan' with US on Syria safe zone.
Iran dismisses EU's criticism calling it "non constructive". Iran rejects EU trade, anti-money laundering link.
Iran warns Israel of 'firm' response to air strikes in Syria.
Netanyahu to meet Putin this month for Iran-Syria talks.
New head of UN observer mission lands in Yemen.
ASIA
Taliban launch deadly attacks as they attend Afghan peace talks.
Taliban hold rare talks with Afghan politicians in Moscow.
Taliban demand new constitution for Afghanistan at rare talks.
North Korea objects to Japan's entry to U.N. Security Council.
Trump sees 'good chance' of North Korea deal in second Kim summit.
US envoy, Seoul presidential official talk Trump-Kim summit.
U.S. envoy to hold talks in North Korea on Wednesday.
Japan's deputy PM blames women for nation's falling population.
AFRICA
Sahel leaders meet against backdrop of new violence.
Central African Republic initials peace deal with armed groups.
US embassy in Nairobi warns citizens of possible attack in Kenya.
S Sudan military court tries army general for treason.
Egyptian parliament approves proposal to extend presidential term.
Egyptian court sentences 8 to death in plot to kill President Sisi.
Malawi ex-president Joyce Banda enters election race.
EUROPE
EU to Iran: Stop missile tests, assassination attempts on European soil.
INF nuclear treaty: Russia plans new missile systems after pullout.
'Still time' for Brexit solution, says Merkel.
Lawyers of Catalan separatists accuse police of 'humiliation'.
French parliament to vote on controversial 'anti-riot' bill.
Russia: Fake bomb threats prompt mass evacuations in Moscow.
State of emergency declared in Bosnia after heavy flooding.
Huge fire in upscale Paris apartment building kills 10.
Pope Francis admits for first time that priests and bishops sexually abused nuns and claims he is committed to do more to fight the problem.
AMERICAS
Maduro issues threat to jail Venezuela’s opposition leader.
Canada, Latin American leaders work on Venezuela aid. Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó backed by Lima Group.
Trump pushes border wall fight ahead of State of the Union speech.
U.S. says foreign meddling didn't affect 2018 election systems.
New York prosecutors subpoena Trump inauguration committee: report.
Central American caravans advance amid shifting border policies.
Hawaii may increase legal smoking age to 100.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. Embassy in Kenya: Terrorists may target Westerners.
US asks Europe, others, to repatriate ISIL fighters held in Syria.
John Cantlie: British IS hostage 'believed to be still alive'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US-China trade war: UN warns of 'massive' impact of tariff hike.
Apple to pay 10 years of back taxes to France.
Millions in cryptocurrencies frozen after Quadriga founder dies without giving anyone his password.
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