Light rain and cool winds brought some relief from heatwave-fuelled blazes in Victoria that&nbsp;seized&nbsp;through two states over this weekend.

"What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters in Canberra as he announced funding of $1.4 billion&nbsp;over two years to the newly formed National Bushfire Recovery Agency.

Latest on Australia bushfires:

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	<li>24 people killed across the country.</li>
	<li>More than 6 million hectares (15 million acres) land destroyed.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>480 million animals killed.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Big fire danger coming up this week.</li>
	<li>Two people missing as 136 fires continue.</li>
	<li>Victoria state had 27 fires with 16 ' watch and act' alerts.</li>
</ul>

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Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-calls-in-reserve-forces-to-tackle-bushfire-crisis-272029">Australia calls in reserve forces to tackle bushfire crisis</a>

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-firefighters-get-brief-reprieve-as-death-toll-rises-272175">Australian firefighters get brief reprieve as death toll rises</a>

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(Inputs from Reuters)

Light rain and cool winds brought some relief from heatwave-fuelled blazes in Victoria that seized through two states over this weekend. "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters in Canberra as he announced funding of $1.

Light rain and cool winds brought some relief from heatwave-fuelled blazes in Victoria that seized through two states over this weekend. "What we are focusing on here is the human cost and the rebuilding cost for people's lives," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters in Canberra as he announced funding of $1.4 billion over two years to the newly formed National Bushfire Recovery Agency. Latest on Australia bushfires: 24 people killed across the country. More than 6 million hectares (15 million acres) land destroyed. 480 million animals killed. Big fire danger coming up this week. Two people missing as 136 fires continue. Victoria state had 27 fires with 16 ' watch and act' alerts. Read More: Fuelled by high temperatures and strong winds, Australian bushfires continues rage Read More: Australia calls in reserve forces to tackle bushfire crisis Read More: Australian firefighters get brief reprieve as death toll rises Watch Video: (Inputs from Reuters)

Australia bushfires update: Authorities race to reopen blocked roads, evacuate people

As tensions with Iran escalated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-parliament-passes-resolution-to-end-foreign-troop-presence-272342">post-Qasem Soleimani's</a> assassination, President Trump on Sunday should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back and perhaps in a "disproportionate manner".&nbsp;

"These media posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back, and perhaps in a disproportionate manner."

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"Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!" The US President made it clear that he didn't need Congressional approval even as the move was criticised by House Speaker Pelosi.

"As Speaker of the House, I reiterate my call on the Administration for an immediate, comprehensive briefing of the full Congress on military engagement related to Iran and next steps under consideration," Nancy Pelosi said in a statement. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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In a tweet earlier, the President had said that " the United States just spent two trillion dollars on military equipment, if Iran attacks an American base, or any American, we will be sending some of that brand new beautiful equipment their way, adding," without hesitation!"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/soleimanis-killing-how-was-the-operation-carried-out-and-what-are-the-consequences-272077">In Pics: How operation to kill Soleimani was carried out and what are the consequences?</a>

Meanwhile, the Iraqi parliament passed a motion calling for the expulsion of US troops after the killing&nbsp;of Iran's General Soleimani.

At least six thousand US troops are based in Iraq, however, after Friday's US drone attack on Baghdad airport the Iraq parliament decided to expel US troops from the country, in fact, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi had earlier called on Parliament to end foreign troop presence as soon as possible.

Trump, however, said that the US would impose sanctions on Iraq if US troops were made to exit, stating: "If they do ask us to leave -- if we don’t do it in a very friendly basis -&nbsp;we will charge them sanctions like they’ve never seen before."

"It’ll make Iranian sanctions look somewhat tame," the President asserted. The president told reporters that US base in Iraq as "extraordinarily expensive" to maintain and he wanted the Iraqis to pay back.

On Iran, the US president said: "If they do anything there will be major retaliation. They’re allowed to kill our people. They're allowed to torture and maim our people. They’re allowed to use roadside bombs and blow up our people. And we’re not allowed to touch their cultural site? It doesn't work that way," the US president said while threatning&nbsp;to attack Iran's cultural sites.

As tensions with Iran escalated post-Qasem Soleimani's assassination, President Trump on Sunday should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back and perhaps in a "disproportionate manner".

As tensions with Iran escalated post-Qasem Soleimani's assassination, President Trump on Sunday should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back and perhaps in a "disproportionate manner". "These media posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back, and perhaps in a disproportionate manner." These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner. Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2020 × "Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!" The US President made it clear that he didn't need Congressional approval even as the move was criticised by House Speaker Pelosi. "As Speaker of the House, I reiterate my call on the Administration for an immediate, comprehensive briefing of the full Congress on military engagement related to Iran and next steps under consideration," Nancy Pelosi said in a statement. Watch Video: In a tweet earlier, the President had said that " the United States just spent two trillion dollars on military equipment, if Iran attacks an American base, or any American, we will be sending some of that brand new beautiful equipment their way, adding," without hesitation!" In Pics: How operation to kill Soleimani was carried out and what are the consequences? Meanwhile, the Iraqi parliament passed a motion calling for the expulsion of US troops after the killing of Iran's General Soleimani. At least six thousand US troops are based in Iraq, however, after Friday's US drone attack on Baghdad airport the Iraq parliament decided to expel US troops from the country, in fact, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi had earlier called on Parliament to end foreign troop presence as soon as possible. Trump, however, said that the US would impose sanctions on Iraq if US troops were made to exit, stating: "If they do ask us to leave -- if we don’t do it in a very friendly basis - we will charge them sanctions like they’ve never seen before." "It’ll make Iranian sanctions look somewhat tame," the President asserted. The president told reporters that US base in Iraq as "extraordinarily expensive" to maintain and he wanted the Iraqis to pay back. On Iran, the US president said: "If they do anything there will be major retaliation. They’re allowed to kill our people. They're allowed to torture and maim our people. They’re allowed to use roadside bombs and blow up our people. And we’re not allowed to touch their cultural site? It doesn't work that way," the US president said while threatning to attack Iran's cultural sites.

Should Iran strike, US will quickly strike back, says Trump

Iran's military commander Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone attack on Friday was brought to Tehran early on Monday morning as mourners packed the streets.

Thousands of people gathered at &nbsp;Tehran University with people holding portraits of the slain Iranian general.&nbsp;Soleimani will be buried at his hometown Kerman on Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/should-iran-strike-us-will-quickly-strike-back-says-trump-272374">Also Read: Should Iran strike, US will quickly strike back, says Trump</a>

Iran on Sunday named Esmail Ghaani as the new chief of Iran's Quds force. Ghaani promised to continue on "Soleimani's path". "The only compensation for us would be to remove America from the region," Ghaani told Iran's state radio.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/qasem-soleimani-the-latest-file-terminated-at-cia-headquarters-271942">In Pics: Qasem Soleimani- The latest file terminated at CIA Headquarters</a>

Iran also said it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, a deal which was put in place by the previous US administration led by former President Barack Obama. Iran said it would continue to enrich Uranium "based on its technical needs".

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Meanwhile, US President threatened Iran with strikes asserting that should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back and perhaps in a "disproportionate manner".&nbsp;

Trump also threatened to impose sanctions on Iraq, if<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-parliament-passes-resolution-to-end-foreign-troop-presence-272342"> US troops were forced</a> to withdraw from the country after the Iraqi parliament on Sunday passed a motion calling for the expulsion of US troops.

Oil prices continued to surge on Monday shooting up over 2 per cent in the aftermath of the US drone strike which killed Soleimani.

Iran's military commander Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone attack on Friday was brought to Tehran early on Monday morning as mourners packed the streets.

Iran's military commander Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone attack on Friday was brought to Tehran early on Monday morning as mourners packed the streets. Thousands of people gathered at Tehran University with people holding portraits of the slain Iranian general. Soleimani will be buried at his hometown Kerman on Tuesday. Also Read: Should Iran strike, US will quickly strike back, says Trump Iran on Sunday named Esmail Ghaani as the new chief of Iran's Quds force. Ghaani promised to continue on "Soleimani's path". "The only compensation for us would be to remove America from the region," Ghaani told Iran's state radio. In Pics: Qasem Soleimani- The latest file terminated at CIA Headquarters Iran also said it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, a deal which was put in place by the previous US administration led by former President Barack Obama. Iran said it would continue to enrich Uranium "based on its technical needs". Watch Video: Meanwhile, US President threatened Iran with strikes asserting that should Iran strike any US person or target, the United States will quickly and fully strike back and perhaps in a "disproportionate manner". Trump also threatened to impose sanctions on Iraq, if US troops were forced to withdraw from the country after the Iraqi parliament on Sunday passed a motion calling for the expulsion of US troops. Oil prices continued to surge on Monday shooting up over 2 per cent in the aftermath of the US drone strike which killed Soleimani.

Thousands gather to pay homage to slain Iran general Soleimani in Tehran

The new head of China's liaison office in Hong Kong, the most senior mainland official based in the territory, said on Monday China was the strongest backer of the Asian financial hub, which he hoped would return to "the right path".

The liaison office, which reports to China's State Councilor cabinet, is a platform for Beijing to project its influence in the city and has faced criticism for misjudging the situation in the Chinese-controlled city, which has faced more than six months of pro-democracy protests.

In his first comments to the media since Saturday's announcement by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security that he had replaced Wang Zhimin, 65-year-old Luo Huining said he was "not unfamiliar with the city".

"Hong Kong compatriots have made important contributions to the reform and opening up and modernisation of our country. The motherland will always be Hong Kong’s strongest backer," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-luo-huining-replaced-wang-zhimin-as-hong-kongs-top-envoy-272120">Luo</a> told reporters.

"In the past half a year, the Hong Kong situation has been worrying. Everyone eagerly hopes Hong Kong can return to the right path."

In November, Reuters reported exclusively that Beijing was considering potential replacements for Wang, in a sign of dissatisfaction with the liaison office's handling of the crisis in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-university-protest-fizzling-out-as-over-1000-arrested-by-authorities-263246">Hong Kong</a>.

Until November, Luo was the top official of China's ruling <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pompeo-says-us-must-confront-chinas-communist-party-259032">Communist Party</a> in the northern province of Shanxi, where he had been tasked with cleaning up a graft-ridden, coal-rich region where corruption was once likened to cancer.

Before moving to Shanxi, Luo had been the top party official in the western province of Qinghai.

Protests in Hong Kong escalated in June over a now-withdrawn extradition bill that would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent for trial to the mainland, where justice is controlled by the Communist Party.

They have since evolved into a broad pro-democracy movement, with anger growing over a perception that Beijing is meddling too much into Hong Kong, which was promised a high degree of autonomy upon returning from British to Chinese rule in 1997.

China denies meddling and blames the West for fomenting unrest.

Luo said the "one country, two systems" type of governance that guarantees Hong Kong freedoms not available on the mainland was the city's greatest advantage and that the basic law, the city's mini-constitution, will be "fully implemented."

The new head of China's liaison office in Hong Kong, the most senior mainland official based in the territory, said on Monday China was the strongest backer of the Asian financial hub, which he hoped would return to "the right path".

The new head of China's liaison office in Hong Kong, the most senior mainland official based in the territory, said on Monday China was the strongest backer of the Asian financial hub, which he hoped would return to "the right path". The liaison office, which reports to China's State Councilor cabinet, is a platform for Beijing to project its influence in the city and has faced criticism for misjudging the situation in the Chinese-controlled city, which has faced more than six months of pro-democracy protests. In his first comments to the media since Saturday's announcement by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security that he had replaced Wang Zhimin, 65-year-old Luo Huining said he was "not unfamiliar with the city". "Hong Kong compatriots have made important contributions to the reform and opening up and modernisation of our country. The motherland will always be Hong Kong’s strongest backer," Luo told reporters. "In the past half a year, the Hong Kong situation has been worrying. Everyone eagerly hopes Hong Kong can return to the right path." In November, Reuters reported exclusively that Beijing was considering potential replacements for Wang, in a sign of dissatisfaction with the liaison office's handling of the crisis in Hong Kong. Until November, Luo was the top official of China's ruling Communist Party in the northern province of Shanxi, where he had been tasked with cleaning up a graft-ridden, coal-rich region where corruption was once likened to cancer. Before moving to Shanxi, Luo had been the top party official in the western province of Qinghai. Protests in Hong Kong escalated in June over a now-withdrawn extradition bill that would have allowed criminal suspects to be sent for trial to the mainland, where justice is controlled by the Communist Party. They have since evolved into a broad pro-democracy movement, with anger growing over a perception that Beijing is meddling too much into Hong Kong, which was promised a high degree of autonomy upon returning from British to Chinese rule in 1997. China denies meddling and blames the West for fomenting unrest. Luo said the "one country, two systems" type of governance that guarantees Hong Kong freedoms not available on the mainland was the city's greatest advantage and that the basic law, the city's mini-constitution, will be "fully implemented."

Hope Hong Kong can return to right path, says new chief of China's liaison office

Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-violence-amit-shah-asks-delhi-police-commissioner-to-take-necessary-action-272347">&nbsp;Nehru University </a>(JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it&nbsp;conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus.

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"This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and&nbsp;education," the BJP said.

Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development (MHRD) called the registrar of JNU to his office today to discuss the situation.

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On Monday, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa&nbsp;held a meeting with students and teachers of the Jawaharlal&nbsp;Nehru University at the police headquarters where the students handed over a set of demands to the official.

The letter, containing the set of demands, addressed to the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged him to assure "urgent medical assistance to the injured students", "arrest of all goons involved in the attack", "rescue of the students who are stuck both inside and outside the campus" and to ensure normalcy in the campus.

A student delegation was visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre where those injured in the JNU campus violence have been admitted.

Over eighteen students have been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods on Sunday.

(With inputs from ANI)

Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus.

Delhi Police on Monday said it had received a number of complaints in connection with violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and would be registering an FIR soon even as it conducted a flag march in the campus on Sunday night to ensure there were no more fringe elements in the campus. Also Read: Masked men attack students, teachers on JNU campus, many injured "This is a desperate attempt by forces of anarchy who are determined to use students as cannon fodder, create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning and education," the BJP said. Meanwhile, the Human Resource Development (MHRD) called the registrar of JNU to his office today to discuss the situation. Watch Video: On Monday, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa held a meeting with students and teachers of the Jawaharlal Nehru University at the police headquarters where the students handed over a set of demands to the official. The letter, containing the set of demands, addressed to the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged him to assure "urgent medical assistance to the injured students", "arrest of all goons involved in the attack", "rescue of the students who are stuck both inside and outside the campus" and to ensure normalcy in the campus. A student delegation was visited the AIIMS Trauma Centre where those injured in the JNU campus violence have been admitted. Over eighteen students have been taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered JNU and attacked them and professors with sticks and rods on Sunday. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi Police conducts flag march in Jawaharlal Nehru University after violence

A gauge of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-markets-asian-shares-lower-as-investors-book-decade-end-profits-271229">Asian shares</a> was toppled from an 18-month top on Monday as heightened Middle East tensions sent investors scurrying for the safety of gold, which hit a near seven-year high while oil jumped to four-month peaks.

The United States detected a heightened state of alert by Iran's missile forces, as President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-stocks-rattled-after-donald-trump-says-no-deadline-on-us-china-trade-deal-266025">Donald Trump</a> warned the US&nbsp;would strike back, "perhaps in a disproportionate manner," if Iran attacked any American person or target.

Iraq's parliament on Sunday recommended all foreign troops be ordered out of the country after the US&nbsp;killing of a top Iranian military commander and an Iraqi militia leader.

Spot gold surged 1.5 per cent&nbsp;to $1,579.55 per ounce in jittery trade and reached its highest since April 2013.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/oil-prices-tumble-ahead-of-opec-meeting-global-stocks-fall-265363">Oil prices</a> added to their gains on fears any conflict in the region could disrupt global supplies.

Brent crude futures rose $1.46 to $70.06 a barrel, while US crude climbed $1.17 to $64.22.

"The risk of further escalation has clearly gone up&nbsp;given the direct attack on Iran, Iran's threat of retaliation and Trump's desire to look tough - posing the threat of higher oil prices," said Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP Capital.

"Historically though oil prices need to double to pose a severe threat to global growth and we are a long way from that."

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MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan&nbsp;slipped 0.7 per cent.

Japan's Nikkei slid almost 2 per cent&nbsp;in a sour return from holiday, while E-Mini futures for the S&amp;P 500&nbsp; fell 0.5&nbsp;per cent in very choppy trade.

Chinese shares opened in the red too, with the blue-chip CSI300 index off a shade while Australian shares were off 0.4 per cent.

"Geopolitical tensions look like remaining elevated in the coming days, so lending support to oil prices and keeping risk asset markets on the defensive," said Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank.

Sovereign bonds benefited from the safety bid with yields on 10-year Treasuries down at 1.769&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;having fallen 10 basis points on Friday. Treasury futures gained 5-1/2 ticks.

In currency markets, the Japanese yen remained the favoured safe harbour courtesy of Japan's massive holdings of foreign assets. Investors assume Japanese funds would repatriate their money during a truly global crisis, pushing the yen higher.

On Monday, the dollar was last at 107.98 yen, after falling to a three-month trough of 107.78 earlier in the session. The euro likewise eased to 120.55 yen having hit a three-week low.

The dollar was steadier against the other majors, with the euro little changed at $1.1161. Against a basket of currencies, the dollar was holding at 96.86.

The risk-sensitive currencies of Australia and New Zealand were on track for their fourth straight session of losses.

A gauge of Asian shares was toppled from an 18-month top on Monday as heightened Middle East tensions sent investors scurrying for the safety of gold, which hit a near seven-year high while oil jumped to four-month peaks.

A gauge of Asian shares was toppled from an 18-month top on Monday as heightened Middle East tensions sent investors scurrying for the safety of gold, which hit a near seven-year high while oil jumped to four-month peaks. The United States detected a heightened state of alert by Iran's missile forces, as President Donald Trump warned the US would strike back, "perhaps in a disproportionate manner," if Iran attacked any American person or target. Iraq's parliament on Sunday recommended all foreign troops be ordered out of the country after the US killing of a top Iranian military commander and an Iraqi militia leader. Spot gold surged 1.5 per cent to $1,579.55 per ounce in jittery trade and reached its highest since April 2013. Oil prices added to their gains on fears any conflict in the region could disrupt global supplies. Brent crude futures rose $1.46 to $70.06 a barrel, while US crude climbed $1.17 to $64.22. "The risk of further escalation has clearly gone up given the direct attack on Iran, Iran's threat of retaliation and Trump's desire to look tough - posing the threat of higher oil prices," said Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP Capital. "Historically though oil prices need to double to pose a severe threat to global growth and we are a long way from that." Watch Video: MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.7 per cent. Japan's Nikkei slid almost 2 per cent in a sour return from holiday, while E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.5 per cent in very choppy trade. Chinese shares opened in the red too, with the blue-chip CSI300 index off a shade while Australian shares were off 0.4 per cent. "Geopolitical tensions look like remaining elevated in the coming days, so lending support to oil prices and keeping risk asset markets on the defensive," said Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank. Sovereign bonds benefited from the safety bid with yields on 10-year Treasuries down at 1.769 per cent having fallen 10 basis points on Friday. Treasury futures gained 5-1/2 ticks. In currency markets, the Japanese yen remained the favoured safe harbour courtesy of Japan's massive holdings of foreign assets. Investors assume Japanese funds would repatriate their money during a truly global crisis, pushing the yen higher. On Monday, the dollar was last at 107.98 yen, after falling to a three-month trough of 107.78 earlier in the session. The euro likewise eased to 120.55 yen having hit a three-week low. The dollar was steadier against the other majors, with the euro little changed at $1.1161. Against a basket of currencies, the dollar was holding at 96.86. The risk-sensitive currencies of Australia and New Zealand were on track for their fourth straight session of losses.

Gold, oil prices soar amid US-Iran tensions

The United States on Monday congratulated Venezuela's leader Juan Guaido&nbsp;on being reelected assembly Speaker even as the Opposition leader and lawmaker&nbsp;Luis Parra claimed victory.

Amid the confusion over the vote, embattled <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-has-abandoned-the-negotiation-talks-venezuelas-juan-guaido-250055">President Maduro</a> backed Parra as the new Speaker saying that "Guaido was kicked out of the National Assembly by the votes of his own opposition."

US Secretary of State, however, said that it condemned "failed efforts of the former Maduro regime to negate the will of the democratically elected National Assembly".

Parra claimed he was elected with 81 votes in the 167-member House after Guaido was blocked from entering the National Assembly legislature.

"The United States and 57 other countries continue to regard him as the legitimate leader of the National Assembly and thus the legitimate interim president of Venezuela," Pompeo said

"I congratulate Juan Guaido on his re-election as president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and condemn the failed efforts of the former Maduro regime to negate the will of the democratically elected National Assembly," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

"The United States and 57 other countries continue to regard him as the legitimate leader of the National Assembly and thus the legitimate interim president of Venezuela."

Guaido said he would "enforce the constitution" after annoucing victory.

In September, Venezuelan lawmakers from small opposition parties had backed Juan Guaido should to continue as head of Congress in 2020. Last year, Guaido had declared President Nicolas Maduro an "usurper" and declared himself the&nbsp;"interim president" that was recognised by more than 50 countries, including the US.

The United States on Monday congratulated Venezuela's leader Juan Guaido on being reelected assembly Speaker even as the Opposition leader and lawmaker Luis Parra claimed victory.

The United States on Monday congratulated Venezuela's leader Juan Guaido on being reelected assembly Speaker even as the Opposition leader and lawmaker Luis Parra claimed victory. Amid the confusion over the vote, embattled President Maduro backed Parra as the new Speaker saying that "Guaido was kicked out of the National Assembly by the votes of his own opposition." US Secretary of State, however, said that it condemned "failed efforts of the former Maduro regime to negate the will of the democratically elected National Assembly". Parra claimed he was elected with 81 votes in the 167-member House after Guaido was blocked from entering the National Assembly legislature. "The United States and 57 other countries continue to regard him as the legitimate leader of the National Assembly and thus the legitimate interim president of Venezuela," Pompeo said "I congratulate Juan Guaido on his re-election as president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and condemn the failed efforts of the former Maduro regime to negate the will of the democratically elected National Assembly," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. "The United States and 57 other countries continue to regard him as the legitimate leader of the National Assembly and thus the legitimate interim president of Venezuela." Guaido said he would "enforce the constitution" after annoucing victory. In September, Venezuelan lawmakers from small opposition parties had backed Juan Guaido should to continue as head of Congress in 2020. Last year, Guaido had declared President Nicolas Maduro an "usurper" and declared himself the "interim president" that was recognised by more than 50 countries, including the US.

Guaido, Parra claim victory in Venezuela's Parliament Speaker vote

Al Shabaab militants stormed a military base in Somalia and killed three American citizens.

The attackers also destroyed several aircraft and military vehicles in Kenya's coastal tourist region of Lamu.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our teammates who lost their lives today," General Stephen Townsend, head of US Africa Command (Africom) said, adding, "The wounded Americans are currently in stable condition and being evacuated."

Somalia's army spokesman Colonel Paul Njuguna said that militants attempted to breach the &nbsp;Manda airstrip&nbsp;in the morning attack but were&nbsp;repulsed.

"Four terrorists' bodies have so far been found. The airstrip is safe," Njuguna added even as the country was put on high alert.

Reports said the militants destroyed two planes, two US helicopters and several American military vehicles during the attack.

Al Shabaab claimed that it had destroyed seven aircraft and three military vehicles while adding that it "successfully stormed the heavily fortified military base".

"Alongside our African and international partners, we will pursue those responsible for this attack," General Stephen Townsend added.

In September, Al Shabaab militants had struck a United States airbase in Mogadishu and a convoy of European Union military advisers in separate attacks.

The attack comes even as tensions escalated between Iran and the US after the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike on Baghdad airport on Friday.

Al Shabaab militants stormed a military base in Somalia and killed three American citizens. The attackers also destroyed several aircraft and military vehicles in Kenya's coastal tourist region of Lamu.

Al Shabaab militants stormed a military base in Somalia and killed three American citizens. The attackers also destroyed several aircraft and military vehicles in Kenya's coastal tourist region of Lamu. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our teammates who lost their lives today," General Stephen Townsend, head of US Africa Command (Africom) said, adding, "The wounded Americans are currently in stable condition and being evacuated." Somalia's army spokesman Colonel Paul Njuguna said that militants attempted to breach the Manda airstrip in the morning attack but were repulsed. "Four terrorists' bodies have so far been found. The airstrip is safe," Njuguna added even as the country was put on high alert. Reports said the militants destroyed two planes, two US helicopters and several American military vehicles during the attack. Al Shabaab claimed that it had destroyed seven aircraft and three military vehicles while adding that it "successfully stormed the heavily fortified military base". "Alongside our African and international partners, we will pursue those responsible for this attack," General Stephen Townsend added. In September, Al Shabaab militants had struck a United States airbase in Mogadishu and a convoy of European Union military advisers in separate attacks. The attack comes even as tensions escalated between Iran and the US after the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike on Baghdad airport on Friday.

Al Shabaab militants storm military base in Somalia; kill 3 American citizens

The statue of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-god-zlatan-more-in-demand-now-than-10-years-ago-271949">Zlatan&nbsp;Ibrahimovic</a>&nbsp;erected in his home city has been attacked again and almost completely removed from its plinth outside Malmo Stadium after vandals sawed it off at the ankles.

AC Milan striker&nbsp;Ibrahimovic&nbsp;was present for the unveiling of the statue in October last year, but he subsequently angered fans in Malmo by acquiring a stake in Stockholm rivals Hammarby and saying that he was going to turn them into Scandinavia's biggest soccer club.

Ibrahimovic&nbsp;made his name at Malmo FF before going on to a trophy-laden career in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, England, France and the United States.

The nose of the statue was cut off in a pre-Christmas attack but the vandalism this weekend was the most severe yet.

Only the two feet were left on the plinth and the rest of the body was left-leaning over a security fence erected to protect it, connected only by a supporting pole in the right leg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The words "take away" in Swedish were sprayed on the ground close to the statue.&nbsp;

The 38-year old is expected to make his first appearance since returning to Serie A on Monday when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-ibrahimovic-returns-to-italy-as-final-chapter-looms-270707">AC Milan</a> take on Sampdoria at the San Siro stadium.

The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic erected in his home city has been attacked again and almost completely removed from its plinth outside Malmo Stadium after vandals sawed it off at the ankles.

The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic erected in his home city has been attacked again and almost completely removed from its plinth outside Malmo Stadium after vandals sawed it off at the ankles. AC Milan striker Ibrahimovic was present for the unveiling of the statue in October last year, but he subsequently angered fans in Malmo by acquiring a stake in Stockholm rivals Hammarby and saying that he was going to turn them into Scandinavia's biggest soccer club. Ibrahimovic made his name at Malmo FF before going on to a trophy-laden career in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, England, France and the United States. The nose of the statue was cut off in a pre-Christmas attack but the vandalism this weekend was the most severe yet. Only the two feet were left on the plinth and the rest of the body was left-leaning over a security fence erected to protect it, connected only by a supporting pole in the right leg. The words "take away" in Swedish were sprayed on the ground close to the statue. The 38-year old is expected to make his first appearance since returning to Serie A on Monday when AC Milan take on Sampdoria at the San Siro stadium.

AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic statue vandalised in Sweden

US&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;candidate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-impeachment-row-us-senate-in-stalemate-over-how-to-proceed-272003">Joe&nbsp;Biden</a> on Sunday won the support of&nbsp;three&nbsp;politicians who helped&nbsp;Democrats&nbsp;seize control of the House of Representatives in 2018, endorsements that could help bolster arguments he is best positioned to fend off Republicans this year.

The&nbsp;backing by Democratic US&nbsp;Representatives Elaine Luria of Virginia and Chrissy Houlahan and Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania is evidence of support for&nbsp;Biden among&nbsp;Democrats&nbsp;in "swing"&nbsp;districts that were held by Republicans before the 2018 vote.

If&nbsp;Democrats&nbsp;push the wrong message or candidate during the&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;race, those&nbsp;districts could flip to Republicans.

All&nbsp;three&nbsp;of the lawmakers served in the US&nbsp;military and could help draw attention to&nbsp;Biden's&nbsp;foreign policy experience as a longtime senator and one-time vice president.

Foreign policy has been thrust into the 2020 race by Republican President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/should-iran-strike-us-will-quickly-strike-back-says-trump-272374">Donald Trump's</a> decision to kill Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani with an airstrike on Friday that sharply escalated tensions between the two countries.

Biden, 77, tells voters his experience would be a key asset as president, while his competitors often say voters are looking for something new and focus on aspects of his record they see falling short.

"Joe&nbsp;Biden is 'battle-tested' on the world stage, in Congress, and in the White House," Luria said in a statement released by&nbsp;Biden's&nbsp;campaign. "He will defeat Donald Trump and win in tough&nbsp;districts like mine."

Biden is the front-runner in national public opinion polls among&nbsp;Democrats&nbsp;seeking to face Trump in November's&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;election. Voters will also be casting ballots for members of the House, as well as many Senate seats.

Before facing voters in the general election,&nbsp;Biden first needs to win his party's nomination in primaries taking place state-by-state starting next month, and he faces a tough race.

Opinion polls from the very first states that will weigh in, Iowa and New Hampshire, suggest&nbsp;Biden might lose both contests to Senators <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/from-joe-biden-to-donald-trump-music-choices-help-rally-supporters-269653">Bernie Sanders</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democratic-candidate-warren-discloses-details-of-past-legal-work-showing-2-million-in-compensation-267187">Elizabeth Warren</a> or former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

Biden has increasingly been arguing that he is best positioned to help vulnerable&nbsp;Democrats&nbsp;win tough elections.

He was recently endorsed by another 2018&nbsp;swing-district&nbsp;House Democrat, Abby Finkenauer of Iowa.

US presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday won the support of three politicians who helped Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives in 2018, endorsements that could help bolster arguments he is best positioned to fend off Republicans this year.

US presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday won the support of three politicians who helped Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives in 2018, endorsements that could help bolster arguments he is best positioned to fend off Republicans this year. The backing by Democratic US Representatives Elaine Luria of Virginia and Chrissy Houlahan and Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania is evidence of support for Biden among Democrats in "swing" districts that were held by Republicans before the 2018 vote. If Democrats push the wrong message or candidate during the presidential race, those districts could flip to Republicans. All three of the lawmakers served in the US military and could help draw attention to Biden's foreign policy experience as a longtime senator and one-time vice president. Foreign policy has been thrust into the 2020 race by Republican President Donald Trump's decision to kill Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani with an airstrike on Friday that sharply escalated tensions between the two countries. Biden, 77, tells voters his experience would be a key asset as president, while his competitors often say voters are looking for something new and focus on aspects of his record they see falling short. "Joe Biden is 'battle-tested' on the world stage, in Congress, and in the White House," Luria said in a statement released by Biden's campaign. "He will defeat Donald Trump and win in tough districts like mine." Biden is the front-runner in national public opinion polls among Democrats seeking to face Trump in November's presidential election. Voters will also be casting ballots for members of the House, as well as many Senate seats. Before facing voters in the general election, Biden first needs to win his party's nomination in primaries taking place state-by-state starting next month, and he faces a tough race. Opinion polls from the very first states that will weigh in, Iowa and New Hampshire, suggest Biden might lose both contests to Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren or former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Biden has increasingly been arguing that he is best positioned to help vulnerable Democrats win tough elections. He was recently endorsed by another 2018 swing-district House Democrat, Abby Finkenauer of Iowa.

Three swing-state Democrats back for Joe Biden's presidential bid

Six&nbsp;children&nbsp;including at least two infants among 36 people killed when an unfinished&nbsp;building&nbsp;collapsed in Cambodia were living on the site with their families, a common practice in Cambodia's construction boom, survivors said on Monday.

The heavy death toll has highlighted the dangers of the lightly regulated industry, with&nbsp;workers&nbsp;saying they live on-site to save money.

The&nbsp;building, a multi-story guesthouse going up in the coastal town of Kep, crashed down on Friday as labourers and their families were&nbsp;relaxing&nbsp;after a hard day on the job, in which they laid the concrete for the&nbsp;building's seventh floor.

Authorities have yet to determine why it came down.

Scrap collectors were on Monday combing the rubble, cutting through iron fittings to collect metal to resell and looking for anything of value after authorities ended a search for survivors.

A black Mercedes Benz Kompressor belonging to the&nbsp;building's now-detained owner was left on the side of the road.

One entire family, including a 5-month-old baby and 4-year-old,&nbsp;died&nbsp;in the collapse, said Seth Pheara, a family friend.

The mother, Mae Ah Yai, came to work at the site with her husband when she was pregnant and the entire family lived in the unfinished&nbsp;building.

"She worked until she was eight months pregnant and then she stopped," Seth Pheara, who lives near the collapsed&nbsp;building, told Reuters.

On Friday afternoon,&nbsp;workers&nbsp;finished laying the seventh-floor concrete so the construction supervisor, known to&nbsp;workers&nbsp;as "Kun", decided to throw a party for&nbsp;workers&nbsp;and their families.

His wife, who ran a small grocery store on the ground floor, provided some beers.

“They all lived at the construction site, there was no other home, they all worked and slept there,” said Chey Phat, 32, who lost four members of his family and works at another construction site in the area.

Twenty minutes into the party, the&nbsp;building&nbsp;collapsed.

The supervisor, his wife, and their two&nbsp;children&nbsp;perished, as did Chay Phat's own relatives, including a 15-year-old and an 18-month-old.

"The baby was just starting to learn to run around and talk," Chey Phat said, speaking to Reuters by telephone from Svay Rieng province, near Vietnam, where some funerals took place.

Authorities have detained the owners of the&nbsp;building, identified as Ek Sarun and his wife, Chhiv Sothy, but Kep governor Ken Satha said on Monday he was unaware if they were charged with any crime.

"In principle, people are not allowed to live at construction sites," Ken Satha said. "But we don't have places for them to live. This is a private construction."

Asked whether authorities will ban&nbsp;workers&nbsp;from living at other construction sites, Satha replied: "We will take measures."

Prime Minister Hun Sen has played down the dangers, telling reporters on Sunday that disasters happened everywhere.

At least 23 people were injured in the&nbsp;building&nbsp;collapse.

Dem Yon, 34, counts himself lucky to have survived along with his wife.

He said he wanted to stop construction work as soon as he could afford to do so.

"I'll stop working on tall&nbsp;buildings, I'll only work on low ones," he vowed.

"Then I'll work growing vegetables," he said.

Six children including at least two infants among 36 people killed when an unfinished building collapsed in Cambodia were living on the site with their families, a common practice in Cambodia's construction boom, survivors said on Monday.

Six children including at least two infants among 36 people killed when an unfinished building collapsed in Cambodia were living on the site with their families, a common practice in Cambodia's construction boom, survivors said on Monday. The heavy death toll has highlighted the dangers of the lightly regulated industry, with workers saying they live on-site to save money. The building, a multi-story guesthouse going up in the coastal town of Kep, crashed down on Friday as labourers and their families were relaxing after a hard day on the job, in which they laid the concrete for the building's seventh floor. Authorities have yet to determine why it came down. Scrap collectors were on Monday combing the rubble, cutting through iron fittings to collect metal to resell and looking for anything of value after authorities ended a search for survivors. A black Mercedes Benz Kompressor belonging to the building's now-detained owner was left on the side of the road. One entire family, including a 5-month-old baby and 4-year-old, died in the collapse, said Seth Pheara, a family friend. The mother, Mae Ah Yai, came to work at the site with her husband when she was pregnant and the entire family lived in the unfinished building. "She worked until she was eight months pregnant and then she stopped," Seth Pheara, who lives near the collapsed building, told Reuters. On Friday afternoon, workers finished laying the seventh-floor concrete so the construction supervisor, known to workers as "Kun", decided to throw a party for workers and their families. His wife, who ran a small grocery store on the ground floor, provided some beers. “They all lived at the construction site, there was no other home, they all worked and slept there,” said Chey Phat, 32, who lost four members of his family and works at another construction site in the area. Twenty minutes into the party, the building collapsed. The supervisor, his wife, and their two children perished, as did Chay Phat's own relatives, including a 15-year-old and an 18-month-old. "The baby was just starting to learn to run around and talk," Chey Phat said, speaking to Reuters by telephone from Svay Rieng province, near Vietnam, where some funerals took place. Authorities have detained the owners of the building, identified as Ek Sarun and his wife, Chhiv Sothy, but Kep governor Ken Satha said on Monday he was unaware if they were charged with any crime. "In principle, people are not allowed to live at construction sites," Ken Satha said. "But we don't have places for them to live. This is a private construction." Asked whether authorities will ban workers from living at other construction sites, Satha replied: "We will take measures." Prime Minister Hun Sen has played down the dangers, telling reporters on Sunday that disasters happened everywhere. At least 23 people were injured in the building collapse. Dem Yon, 34, counts himself lucky to have survived along with his wife. He said he wanted to stop construction work as soon as he could afford to do so. "I'll stop working on tall buildings, I'll only work on low ones," he vowed. "Then I'll work growing vegetables," he said.

At least 36 people killed in Cambodia building collapse

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dense-fog-likely-in-up-rajasthan-parts-of-northeast-during-next-two-days-imd-272230">Dense to very dense fog</a> was observed in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya on Monday.

Isolated pockets in East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura witnessed moderate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/19-trains-running-late-due-to-low-visibility-in-northern-railway-region-271802">fog</a> at 5:30 AM today.

"Dense to very dense fog observed at isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim, Odisha and Assam and Meghalaya and moderate fog at isolated pockets over East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura at 0530 hours IST of 06.01.2020," said the India Meteorological Department.

The visibility recorded (in metre) in Agra, Lucknow and Bagdogra was 25 each, 50 each in Varanasi, Chandbali, Diamond Harbour and Silchar, and 200 each in Sultanpur, Haldia, Kalasaher and Agartala.

The weather department said thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with hailstorm is very likely over Jammu and Kashmir, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-led-government-restored-special-status-of-himachal-jp-nadda-270602">Himachal Pradesh</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-cm-amarinder-singh-urges-pak-pm-to-ensure-strict-punishment-of-culprits-of-sikh-youth-killing-in-peshawar-272333">Punjab</a>, Haryana, Chandigarh, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-conducts-flag-march-in-jawaharlal-nehru-university-after-violence-272387">Delhi</a>, north <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-146-infants-die-in-december-in-jodhpur-hospital-272210">Rajasthan</a> on January 6 and 7; over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gerard-butler-celebrates-new-year-in-india-meets-the-dalai-lama-271617">Uttarakhand</a> from January 6 to 8, and over Uttar Pradesh on January 7 and 8.

Temperatures may fall in Delhi from January 9 to 11 as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/slight-relief-from-cold-wave-north-india-sees-rise-in-maximum-temperature-271485">IMD</a> has predicted a spell of rain triggered by a western disturbance.

Delhi recorded its coldest day of December in the last 119 years on December 30 with the maximum temperature at 9.4 degrees at 2.30 pm at Safdarjung.

The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded at 7.2 and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively in Delhi's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-chief-inducts-fis-dornier-aircraft-into-number-41-squadron-271304">Palam</a> today.

According to SAFAR, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remains in a very poor category with PM 10 at 253 and PM 2.5 at 143.

On Sunday, the overall air quality in Delhi continued to be in the 'very poor' category with the AQI docking at 336.

Dense to very dense fog was observed in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya on Monday. Isolated pockets in East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura witnessed moderate fog at 5:30 AM today.

Dense to very dense fog was observed in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya on Monday. Isolated pockets in East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura witnessed moderate fog at 5:30 AM today. "Dense to very dense fog observed at isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim, Odisha and Assam and Meghalaya and moderate fog at isolated pockets over East Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and Tripura at 0530 hours IST of 06.01.2020," said the India Meteorological Department. The visibility recorded (in metre) in Agra, Lucknow and Bagdogra was 25 each, 50 each in Varanasi, Chandbali, Diamond Harbour and Silchar, and 200 each in Sultanpur, Haldia, Kalasaher and Agartala. The weather department said thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with hailstorm is very likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, north Rajasthan on January 6 and 7; over Uttarakhand from January 6 to 8, and over Uttar Pradesh on January 7 and 8. Temperatures may fall in Delhi from January 9 to 11 as the IMD has predicted a spell of rain triggered by a western disturbance. Delhi recorded its coldest day of December in the last 119 years on December 30 with the maximum temperature at 9.4 degrees at 2.30 pm at Safdarjung. The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded at 7.2 and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively in Delhi's Palam today. According to SAFAR, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi remains in a very poor category with PM 10 at 253 and PM 2.5 at 143. On Sunday, the overall air quality in Delhi continued to be in the 'very poor' category with the AQI docking at 336.

Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, parts of Northeast: IMD

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