The US is asking the United Nations to remove the Venezuelan government's credentials and formally recognise self-proclaimed interim President Juan Guaido as the country's leader.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the deteriorating situation.
Nick Harper reports from New York:
Pope Francis meets prisoners and artists in first visit to Venice
Pope Francis offered encouragement to prisoners, artists and young people in Venice on Sunday, with his first trip of the year testing his mobility and resilience after a number of health scares in recent months.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalised days after conviction overturned
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was taken to hospital in poor health his lawyer confirmed, just days after his 2020 conviction in New York was overturned.
Gold Titanic pocket watch sells for 4.1m dirham at auction
A gold pocket watch, which was recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic, has sold for over 4.1m dirham at auction, along with other items recovered from the sunken ship.
Arab ministerial coordination meeting reiterates ending Gaza conflict
An Arab ministerial coordination meeting in Riyadh emphasised the necessity of ending the conflict on the Gaza Strip and the lifting of all restrictions that hinder the entry of humanitarian aid.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai has announced plans for the new passenger terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport.
The United Arab Emirates has expressed concern over the heightened tensions in the El Fasher region in North Darfur and the threat posed to Sudanese civilians.
Authorities in Sharjah have denied rumours of a tiger being on the loose in the emirate.
