Venezuela
Downcast Venezuela opposition seeks blow to Maduro through ballot box
World
October 15, 2017
Downcast Venezuela opposition seeks blow to Maduro through ballot box
Venezuela’s political crisis shifts from barricades to the ballot box on Sunday with gubernatorial elections that could hand the demoralized…
After bloodshed, Venezuelan government and foes battle for votes
World
October 9, 2017
After bloodshed, Venezuelan government and foes battle for votes
Tirelessly traversing the lethargic plains of Venezuela, a brother of former leader Hugo Chavez and an ally of a famous…
Trump replaces 90-day ban with new travel restrictions
World
September 25, 2017
Trump replaces 90-day ban with new travel restrictions
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing strict new restrictions on travelers from a handful of countries, including five…
In stark UN speech, Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ North Korea
World
September 20, 2017
In stark UN speech, Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ North Korea
President Donald Trump has vowed to “totally destroy North Korea” if the US is forced to defend itself or its…
Trump, the ‘America First’ president, goes to the UN
World
September 19, 2017
Trump, the ‘America First’ president, goes to the UN
Elected on the nationalist slogan “America first,” President Donald Trump will use his debut address to the UN General Assembly…
Venezuelan president in Algeria amid political crisis
Middle East
September 11, 2017
Venezuelan president in Algeria amid political crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is visiting Algeria to talk about the oil market and boosting relations, as his country faces…
Venezuela’s Maduro vows to punish opponents for US sanctions
World
August 26, 2017
Venezuela’s Maduro vows to punish opponents for US sanctions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vowed Friday to prosecute for treason opponents he accused of being behind sweeping US financial sanctions…
Venezuela’s ousted chief prosecutor flees to Colombia
World
August 19, 2017
Venezuela’s ousted chief prosecutor flees to Colombia
Venezuela’s ousted chief prosecutor and her husband, two of President Nicolas Maduro’s most outspoken critics, fled the country and landed…
Hungry Venezuelans turn to Colombia for a plate of food
World
August 15, 2017
Hungry Venezuelans turn to Colombia for a plate of food
Under a scorching sun just a short walk from Colombia’s border with Venezuela, hundreds of hungry men, women and children…
Special Report: Vladimir’s Venezuela, Leveraging loans to Caracas, Moscow snaps up oil assets
Economy
August 14, 2017
Special Report: Vladimir’s Venezuela, Leveraging loans to Caracas, Moscow snaps up oil assets
Venezuela’s unraveling socialist government is increasingly turning to ally Russia for the cash and credit it needs to survive, and…