Venezuela declares state of emergency
Venezuela proclaimed a 60-day nationwide -State of Exception and Economic Emergency,-responding to ever more acute shortages of basic goods and an opposition bid to recall President Nicolas Maduro.
Tue May 17 2016
Tear gas fired in fresh Venezuela protests
Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas and made several arrests as 20,000 people marched on Saturday in the capital Caracas.
Sun Mar 23 2014
Lights off for opposition in Venezuela
Venezuela's acting President Nicolas Maduro accused the opposition of plotting to sabotage the national power grid to cause a blackout
Fri Apr 05 2013
Chavez laid to rest after final tour of Caracas
Late president Hugo Chavez was laid to rest at the headquarters of his failed 1992 coup attempt on Friday, a month before smap elections to pick his successor.
Sat Mar 16 2013
Venezuela election fight to succeed Chavez begins
Venezuela was plunged into a bitter election fight to succeed Hugo Chavez on Monday, with acting President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Henrique Capriles facing off.
Tue Mar 12 2013
Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14
Venezuelan political parties begin registering candidates Sunday for a snap election on April 14, setting the stage for a bruising campaign to succeed the late president Hugo Chavez.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14
Venezuela announced Saturday that it will hold a presidential election to succeed late leader Hugo Chavez on April 14 after his political heir took office in a move the opposition rejects.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Chavez political heir takes over after rousing funeral
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro took over as acting president in a ceremony rejected by the opposition after a tearful farewell to Hugo Chavez.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Venezuela gives Chavez lavish farewell
Venezuela gave Hugo Chavez a lavish farewell on Friday at a state funeral that brought some of the world's most notorious strongmen to tears, with music, prayers and a fiery speech by his successor.
Sat Mar 09 2013
Venezuela to embalm Chavez 'like Lenin'
Venezuelans flocked to see president Hugo Chavez lying in state, as his political heir revealed he would be embalmed "like Lenin" and displayed in the barracks where he plotted a failed coup.
Fri Mar 08 2013
"Hugo was a "social champion" " - Danny Glover
Veteran US actor Danny Glover praised Hugo Chavez as a "social champion" on Wednesday, the latest Hollywood liberal to pay tribute to the dead Venezuelan president.
Wed Mar 06 2013
Venezuelan bid farewell to their favourite president, Hugo Chavez
Venezuelan bid farewell to their dead president, Hugo Chavez who passed away yesterday.
Wed Mar 06 2013
US wants a "constructive" future relationship
USA was interested in a "constructive" future relationship with Venezuela after the death of President Hugo Chavez, a longtime American foe.
Tue Mar 05 2013
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez dies
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez died Tuesday, Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced.
Tue Mar 05 2013
Chavez working during chemotherapy
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still in charge and mulling political, social and economic policies even as he receives a new round of chemotherapy.
Sun Mar 03 2013
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024