Truthdig
Oct 9, 2012 American actor Danny Glover, who was in Venezuela monitoring the presidential election, says large numbers of Venezuelans are rejoicing at the prospect of the continuation of social programs that have benefited the public since recently...
Reuters
Topics Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a news conference on the sidelines of the 67th United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 26, 2012. Iran's state budget is under pressure and the government has cut spending in some...
Democracy Now
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has won his fourth presidential election in a race seen as his strongest challenge yet. With a historic turnout of 80 percent, Chavez took 54 percent of the vote, besting challenger Henrique Capriles's 44.9 percent.
Israel National News
Ahmadinejad also expressed his willingness to tighten cooperation with the government in Caracas and to promote common regional and international goals. A statement published by the Iranian Students News Agency called Chavez's victory testimony to...
Israel National News
In congratulating Chavez on his victory, Capriles expressed hope that the relatively close margin would send a message to Chavez to listen to half the people and not just the Socialists.