Venezuela

Venezuela accuses officials of conspiring with opposition to overthrow Maduro's government as Latin American country prepares for mass rallies.

Venezuela's iconic Catatumbo lightning has won the Guinness world record for having the highest number of lightning.

Homicide rate still high in Venezuela, despite government's attempt to tackle criminality.

Brigadier General Rodolfo Marco Torres to head Venezuela's finance ministry.

Hundreds of mourners turn up to pay last respects to former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear.

The stolen camera found with a woman member of the gang involved in the murder.

Miss Venezuela 2004 shot dead with former husband on isolated road between Valencia and Puerto Cabello.

Couple were gunned down in front of their five-year old daughter in failed robbery attempt.

IBTimes UK recalls the lives and achievements of those who died in 2013.

Beauties from Austria, Thailand and Korea also win in various categories.

Venezuela gears up for vital municipal elections seen as a test of president Nicolas Maduro's popularity.

Power cut in middle of televised presidential address blacks out much of the country.

Miss Universe 2013, Maria Gabriela Isler of Venezuela, was a stunner at the 14th Latin Grammy Awards.

Socialist president can rule without consulting national assembly.

Nicolás Maduro's government seizes stores to sell goods at lower prices to people.

Gabriella Isler's win gives Venezuela seventh Miss Universe title.

What we didn't know about the 62nd Miss Universe.

Repsol targets crude oil output of 100,000 bpd by 2022.

The Miss World 2013 contestants have been learning a traditional Indonesian dance that they will perform on the pageant's final day.

The Russian parliament has invited NSA whistleblower Snowden to share more details about the alleged spying activities on Russian citizens by the US.

NSA Prism whistleblower likely to seek political asylum in Havana or Caracas.

Chavez's heir Maduro secures narrow win over Henrique Capriles with 50.7% of vote.

Acting president Nicolas Maduro to face Henrique Capriles in fresh presidential election following Hugo Chavez's death.

Maduro pledges loyalty to Hugo Chavez and appoints late leader's son-in-law Jorge Arreaza as vice-president.

Chavez's body to be embalmed and kept on permanent display in museum.

Iranian president making common cause with Latin American nations after nuclear sanctions.

Hugo Chavez, known for bringing down poverty and raising living standards, was also an autocrat.

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.

Venezuela devalues its currency for the fifth time in a decade, boosting oil revenue and inflation.

The president is battling an infection following surgery.