 New York Times | Venezuelan-born academic named president of MIT Reuters CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday named Rafael Reif, an electrical engineer born in Venezuela who has been the university's provost since 2005, as its 17th president. Reif, 61, replaces Susan ... MIT Names Venezuelan as its President MIT Names Venezuelan-Born Provost Reif as 17th President |
Venezuelan foreign minister stands in for Chavez Jamaica Observer CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — After nearly a year of cancer treatment that has forced President Hugo Chavez to step back from the spotlight, a burly former bus driver with a dark mustache and affable smile is emerging more than ever as the president's ... |
 ABC News | Venezuelan foreign minister stands in for Chavez The Associated Press By FABIOLA SANCHEZ, AP – 1 minute ago CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — After nearly a year of cancer treatment that has forced President Hugo Chavez to step back from the spotlight, a burly former bus driver with a dark mustache and affable smile is emerging ... In Venezuela, top diplomat steps into the void while cancer forces lower ... |
 New Zealand Herald | Venezuela: Maldonado races for the revolution Financial Times (blog) Although his remarkable victory – a first for a Venezuelan – is being celebrated by Venezuelans of all stripes, many have questioned why a government which professes to protect the interests of the poor doesn't spend the money on the likes of hospitals ... Maldonado's F1 win stirs controversy over Venezuela's level of sponsorship Venezuela hails Formula One race winner Maldonado's F1 win stirs controversy in Venezuela |
 The Guardian | As Chavez Resurfaces, Venezuela's Debt Plunges Wall Street Journal By Kejal Vyas Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES CARACAS (Dow Jones)--Signs that President Hugo Chavez has no intentions of backing down from Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections, despite his battle with cancer, are putting a damper on the country's red-hot ... Venezuela prepares for life after Chávez Colombia's meddling in domestic affairs is due to internal struggle Chávez Returns to Venezuela after “Successful” Treatment, Riding High in Polls |
 AFP | Venezuela's Maldonado wins Spanish GP Sydney Morning Herald AFP Pastor Maldonado drove to a dramatic victory on Sunday, becoming the first Venezuelan to win a Formula One race by triumphing at the Spanish Grand Prix. Driving with huge self-control, he produced a flawless race for the Williams team, ... Pastor wins the race, saves soul GP winner Maldonado turns fire hero Williams victory marred by blaze |
 The Daily Star | Venezuela demands US extradition of judge Financial Times By Benedict Mander in Caracas Venezuela has demanded that the US extradite a former supreme court judge who has accused Caracas of links to drug-traffickers, claiming that his testimony to US authorities was part of a smear campaign against President ... Venezuela challenger woos Chavez's rural heartland Venezuela Demands US Extradite DEA Star Witness Venezuela: US must turn over fugitive judge |
Guillermo Martinez: Outspoken Uribe not helping anyone, in Colombia or Venezuela Sun-Sentinel And how he has followed a more coherent foreign policy — particularly in regards to Venezuela. Whereas Uribe was a bitter critic of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, Santos has adopted a more moderate stance. Relations between the neighboring ... |
Venezuela Lawmakers Consider Setting Minimum Level For China Crude Payments Oil and Gas Industry Latest News Venezuela's National Assembly is starting debate Tuesday on reforming a financing deal with China that would make it more binding for Venezuela to ramp up its payments in the form of oil on financing from the Asian country. The proposed change to the ... Venezuelan Congress approves amendment to agreement with China |
 BBC News | Crossword clues link to Venezuala 'death plot' The Australian THE political paranoia that has gripped Venezuela as President Hugo Chavez battles cancer has been inflamed by a crossword puzzle. The compiler of clues for a local newspaper has suddenly found himself under investigation for a supposed assassination ... Venezuela crossword Chavez assassination plot denied Chavez returns to Venezuela after cancer treatment in Cuba New Venezuela council not post-Chavez kingmaker |
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