Clashes erupt against President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela following court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled it can take over the powers of congress in what opponents of socialist President Nicolas Maduro, as well as foreign governments, denounced as the latest step toward installing a dictatorship in this South American nation.
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A supporter of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro tries to take the camera of a photographer away, during clashes with Opposition supporters outside the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) in Caracas. Reuters
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Deputies of the Venezuelan coalition of Opposition parties (MUD) clash with Venezuela’s National Guards during a protest outside the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) in Caracas, Venezuela. Reuters
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Julio Borges (C), president of the National Assembly and deputy of the Venezuelan coalition of Opposition parties (MUD), speaks during a news conference in Caracas. Reuters
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Julio Borges (centre) tears a copy of a sentence of the Venezuela’s Supreme Court during a news conference in Caracas. Reuters
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Opposition supporters holding placards that read “Shortage of medicines” shout slogans during a protest in Caracas. Reuters
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Opposition supporters shout slogans as they block a highway during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government in Caracas. Reuters
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The Supreme Court ruled it can take over the powers of congress in what opponents of socialist President Nicolas Maduro, as well as foreign governments, denounced as the latest step toward installing a dictatorship in this South American nation. Reuters
Nepal: Oli to continue until new PM is sworn in, nation on edge as all branches of govt torched
Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli remains caretaker PM amid chaos in Nepal. Protesters torched parliament, executive seat, Supreme Court, and presidential residence. President Paudel calls for dialogue as violence continues across the country.
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