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  Maduro sworn in as acting Venezuelan president

  World | March 09, 2013 7:41 IST

  Caracas, March 9: Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as acting president Friday despite the Opposition saying such a move was in violation of the country's constitution.Late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez named Maduro

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  Venezuela mourns Chavez

  World | March 07, 2013 12:29 IST

  Caracas, March 7: Venezuelans are mourning the death of president Hugo Chavez while government officials make preparations for his funeral and succession.The armed forces fired a 21-gun salute to Chavez at 8 a.m. and announced

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  Maradona Visits Venezuela, To Meet Chavez

  Football | July 22, 2010 16:10 IST

  CARACAS : Argentine coach Diego Maradona was mobbed by dozens of enthusiastic fans when he arrived in Venezuela on Wednesday to visit President Hugo Chavez and attend a series of events aimed at promoting sporting