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US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela

by Alexander Martinez The United States imposed new sanctions on crisis-hit Venezuela, targeting members of a controversial, all-powerful, loyalist assembly…

Venezuela’s military: Key things to know

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- The powerful military in riot-torn Venezuela has sworn "unconditional loyalty" to the leftist government of embattled…

Maduro installs disputed new Venezuela assembly

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was to install a powerful…

Venezuela’s Maduro rejects ‘imperial’ US sanctions

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro lashed out Monday at the United States for slapping sanctions on him,…

Venezuela braces for new protests after vote

by Maria Isabel Sanchez CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela braced for new protests Monday after a controversial election for an assembly to rewrite…

Venezuela vote triggers deadly ‘war’ in the streets

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- A controversial vote in Venezuela on Sunday championed by…

‘Despacito’ singers slam Venezuela’s Maduro for ‘illegal’ use of song

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) -- The Puerto Rican duo behind the worldwide sexy smash Latin pop hit "Despacito" on…

Fears mount over Venezuela as death toll passes 100

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Agence France-Presse CARACAS, Venezuela - International fears over Venezuela's growing unrest soared on Friday as prosecutors…

6.4-magnitude earthquake hits Peru: USGS

LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck just off Peru's southern coast Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with…

Montenegro asks for international help to fight fires

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AFP) -- Montenegro asked Monday for international help to fight wildfires in the Lustica peninsula on the country's…

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