Global News Highlights by AP

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appearing to back off from President Donald Trump's assertion that the U.S. was running Venezuela.

Officials say Ukrainian drone strikes killed 2 and wounded 2 in Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions.

Hundreds marched in silence in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, attending a Mass and placing flowers at a makeshift memorial to honour the 40 killed and many injured in the New Year's Even fire.

In Harbin, China, each January sculptors flock to create glowing ice sculptures for the Ice and Snow Festival, turning the city into a magical wonderland. (Jan 4)