↑ Venezuela Chinese refiners expected to replace Venezuelan oil with Iranian crude, traders say - By Siyi Liu and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chinese independent refiners are expected to switch to heavy crude from sources including Iran in coming months to replace VenezuelanEurope Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela - Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.Trump claims Venezuela is set for an oil boom after US attack – history points to a bumpy road ahead - From Venezuela to Libya to Iraq, removal of dictators has not always guaranteed a surge in oil production, data showsUS-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down - By Marianna Parraga and Ethan Wang HOUSTON/BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced the U.S. as a bully after President Donald Trump's administration said itTrump Claims Venezuela Will Hand Over Oil, and L.A. Wildfires Leave Behind Toxic Homes - Plus, a journey to a melting continent.Seven U.S. troops injured in Venezuela raid that captured Maduro, Pentagon says - Seven U.S. service members were injured during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday.After Trump’s Military Victory in Venezuela, Cuba’s Economy Is in ‘Freefall’ - With widespread power outages, medicine shortages and rising food prices, experts say Cuba’s economy has never been worse, with the crisis coming just as the supply of Venezuelan oil is threatened.Justice Dept. Memo Approved Military Incursion Into Venezuela as Lawful - The specifics of the memo are unclear. But Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers in briefings this week that the administration would share the document with them.Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors parse Australia inflation data - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors await inflation data coming out of Australia.U.S. Pressures Venezuela to Expel Advisers From Cuba, China, Russia and Iran - Secretary of State Marco Rubio was said to have listed the Trump administration’s demands to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in a classified meeting Monday with senior congressional leaders.