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Steps To Independence and Resistance: Venezuala Launches Its First Satellite

10/31/08 22:38

The United States has been one of the most influential countries in terms of business, trade and culture. Though some think of the United States of America as a paradise and a land of promises, some think of it otherwise.

The government of Venezuela and Bolivia have been the two steadfast foe of the United states and its policies. The two seeks independence from the grip and the "imperialism" of the United States. From removing the United states embassy and representative in the country, to now the launching their very own satellite. It seems like there is no stopping Venezuela in seeking independence even if it has to mean resistance to the United States of America's policies. More about the satellite can be read here:

News: AFP: Venezuela launches first satellite with Chinese technology

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Venezuela pushes for reduced oil production

Venezuela, through its Minister of Energy, is persuading members of the Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut at least one million barrels from its production to keep prices at around $70 to $8- per barrel.

According to the minister, the clash of the financial mamrkets in the Western world is significantly reducing demand for crude oil. Furthermore, the minister said that further accumulation of surplus oil will lead to wavering investments in the industry.

News: petroleumworld

Welcome to Tribal Venezuela

If you are already bored and tired with the glitzy life of the urban areas, then have some taste of adventure and venture into the wold of tribal Venezuela.

Here you will meet new people, see new places, and immerse in a new culture. Life will be definitely not a bore for you since this, I assume, will be very different from what you usually do. People don't normally live in tribes and access the Internet at the same time, you know.

News: Tribal adventure in Venezuela -Times Online

Nuclear Armed Russian Warships Sailed to Venezuela

Russian warships armed with nuclear powered cruiser missiles are heading to Venezuela for joint naval exercises next month.

It is believed that the this latest Russian deployment of military power to the Western Hemisphere, first since the end of Cold War, is a response to the US dispatch of warships to Georgia last September.

Hugo Chavez, President of the oil rich Latin American nation, visited Russia and secured a $1 billion credit line to by weapons and nuclear technology for his country.

News: Press TV - Russian warships head for Venezuela

Suitcase girl returns to court

Sometimes it just takes little thing to propel someone to stardom--sometimes it only takes a briefcase.

Maria del Telpuk, that 28-year-old airport security inspector who ignited a conflict between the US, and Argentina and Venezuela after discovering a briefcase containing thousands of dollars, returned back to the court to retell her story.

This suitcase story has since then made her popular, being even requested to cover for an FHM photo shoot.

News: Pin-up girl tells how she spotted suitcase stuffed with cash | World news | The Observer