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View of a campaign banner of Venezuela's presidential candidate Luis Eduardo of the Democratic Action party in Caracas on June 30, 2024. - Venezuela will hold general eletion next July 28. (Photo by Juan BARRETO / AFP)

Venezuelan election campaign opens amid persecution claims

Campaigning for July 28 presidential elections officially opened in Venezuela amid great uncertainty Thursday, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro accused of political persecution. Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have both called
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Commonwealth backs Sri Lanka’s new war crimes probe

THE Commonwealth on Tuesday welcomed Sri Lanka’s plans to establish a “credible” inquiry into war crimes allegations, after talks with new President Maithripala Sirisena and the former British colony’s other leaders. Secretary-General
9 years ago

Hong Kong, Shanghai shares rise on oil rally

HONG Kong stocks climbed 0.29 percent Tuesday while Shanghai surged 2.45 percent, boosted by a rally in oil prices and hopes for fresh economy-boosting measures by China’s leaders. Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang
9 years ago