Venezuela
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‘Fat Leonard’, a fugitive now facing extradition, was behind one of US military’s biggest scandals
WASHINGTON: The extradition of convicted defence contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis to the United States as part of the Venezuelan…
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Venezuela holds referendum on oil-rich region in dispute with Guyana
Caracas contends that the Essequibo River to the east of the region is the natural border between the two countries,…
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Access to oil, geopolitical pressures: What is the US’ motive behind easing Venezuelan sanctions?
“Some things are missing here: the release of American hostages, committing to the defence of human rights, (and) committing to…
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US easing Venezuela oil sanctions in response to election deal: Official
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration plans to provide sanctions relief for Venezuela’s oil and gas sector almost immediately in response to…
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Troops dislodge 11,500 illegal miners from Venezuelan reserve
CARACAS: Venezuelan soldiers have dislodged more than 11,500 illegal gold miners from the country’s biggest natural reserve since July, where…
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A record 110 million people worldwide are now forcibly displaced, says UN
A record 110 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their homes, the United Nations said Wednesday, branding the…
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