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About 20 killed amid opposition-backed protests in Venezuela
Apr 22, 2017 05:59At least 12 people have been killed in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, bringing to 20 the number of those killed in three weeks of political turmoil in the Latin American state.
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Venezuela's govt. says opposition has attacked hospital
Apr 21, 2017 05:39Venezuela’s government has said that armed gangs, allegedly hired by the opposition, have attacked a maternity hospital, amid protests that continue against the government across the Latin American country.
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EU urges de-escalation of tension in Venezuela as more people die in protests
Apr 20, 2017 14:36The European Union has called on the Venezuelan government and opposition to do more to establish peace in the country as violent protests for and against President Nicolas Maduro claim more lives.
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Protests erupt in Venezuela’s poorer areas, two killed in unrest
Apr 13, 2017 03:39Anti-government protests have erupted in Venezuela’s poorer areas, where the socialist government of President Nicolas Maduro would have normally been expected to have stronger popular support.
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Iran rejects foreign interference in Venezuela’s affairs, backs dialog
Apr 12, 2017 12:26The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the country supports dialog between the Venezuelan government and the opposition aimed at diffusing tensions in the Latin American country.
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Venezuelan protesters clash with police
Apr 09, 2017 04:28Anti-government protesters in Venezuela have clashed with police during demonstrations against a ban on opposition Leader Henrique Capriles to run for office for 15 years.
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Venezuela authorities urge review of Supreme Court’s ruling
Apr 01, 2017 08:46The Venezuelan government has urged the country’s Supreme Court to review a controversial decision stripping the opposition-controlled parliament of its powers, with President Nicolas Maduro saying the controversy has already been resolved.
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Venezuela's attorney general condemns 'violations' of constitution
Apr 01, 2017 00:28Venezuela's attorney general has publicly criticized the country's Supreme Court following its removal of the immunity of lawmakers and seizing the legislative powers of the parliament after ruling that the legislature was in contempt.
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Venezuela’s Supreme Court takes over legislative functions of parliament
Mar 31, 2017 08:34Venezuela’s Supreme Court has taken over the legislative functions of the country’s parliament after ruling that the legislature is in contempt of court.
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Venezuela asks UN help in boosting medicine supplies
Mar 25, 2017 08:41Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday he has asked the United Nations to help the South American nation alleviate medicine shortages, which have become increasingly severe as the oil-producing nation’s economic crisis accelerates.