World News Hits on Tuesday

See presents the most dominating headlines of the daily world news. The following news topped Tuesday titles.

U.S. to Maintain Pressure on Iran as Tensions Cool

National-security officials in the Trump administration see Tehran as weakened by its confrontation with the U.S. and struggling to regain its footing after the Iranian military mistakenly shot down an airliner. (The Wall Street Journal)

Africa’s Richest Woman Is Barred from Her Bank and under Investigation

A trove of leaked documents showed how Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s ex-president, exploited the country’s wealth to enrich herself. (The New York Times)

Trump’s Lawyers, Senate Allies Aim to Ensure Bolton Does Not Testify Publicly

Republicans are making plans in case Democrats are able to force testimony from witnesses, including the former national security adviser. (The Washington Post)

Trump's Impeachment Trial Could Render Verdict on Senate and Key Players

It's not just President Donald Trump's political future at stake during the Senate impeachment trial that gets underway Tuesday. (USA Today)

Business Leaders Seek Clarity from UK Government over ‘Sketchy’ Brexit Deal Objectives

Prime Minister Boris Johnson set a deadline of 31 December 2020 for the completion of talks on the UK’s future trade relationship with the EU, although details have not been released, reviving fears of nothing but a “bare bones” deal being achieved. (Sputnik)

2 Killed, 1 Critically Injured in Chaotic Stabbing, Robbery & Arson Spree in Barcelona (Videos)

Police in Barcelona have connected the dots between a series of apparently random attacks across the city, tying one suspect to two murders, a stabbing and an attempt at arson in the span of a single afternoon. (Russia Today)

As Strike Ends, Will France Face More Radical Forms of Protests?

French transport users breathed a sigh of relief on Monday as services went back to normal after 46 days of uninterrupted strikes over the controversial pension reforms. (Euro News)

Sea Hail and Dust Storms Batter Southeastern Australia

Parts of southeastern Australia are being pelted by golf ball-sized hailstones -- less than 24 hours after the region was hit by massive dust storms. (CNN)