invent its way the opposition leader one kwaito has declared himself the country's interim president and has been recognized by the united states and several south american nations venezuela's military has positioned itself behind socialist president nicolas maduro he has accused the opposition of carrying out a coup and says he severing all diplomatic ties with the us. pope francis touched down in panama on wednesday beginning

a six day trip to celebrate world youth day a catholic youth festival he was greeted by president juan carlos farida and the first lady. police say a gunman opened fire inside a florida bank on wednesday killing five people the shooter gave up after a swat team force its way into the building investigators have given no motive for the attack. turkish president rich of tayyip out of one says he and russia's vladimir putin are on the same page regarding a planned safe zone in northern syria the safe zone would be a buffer between turkey and kurdish fighters who are to onesies us terrorists at the talks in moscow the pair vowed to coordinate their actions more closely on syria.

german chancellor angela merkel addresses business and world leaders at davos where she makes her case for compromise instead of unilateralist. also chinese telecom giant huawei is fighting for its business in the west and going on the offensive in davos. and mexico's fuel tough problems months in the country's president says he's offering a solution after last week's deadly pipe explosion. i'm stephen beard limper lent thanks for joining us go to lone work together compromise there dueling narratives now now center stage at the world economic forum meetings in davos where business and political leaders are supposed to talk about the future but are still trying to agree on the president on wednesday german chancellor angela merkel gave her view. german chancellor angela merkel appeared more than happy to promote her agenda in the crowded hall in davos.