Venezuela

Hugo Chavez to take oath in Supreme Court at a later date.

Venezuelan officials tell Turkish daily about Assad's letter seeking asylum.

For the first time, Hugo Chavez hints at Vice-President Nicolas Maduro as his successor.

Chavez wins poll with 54.42% - almost 10% more than opponent Henrique Capriles.

Hugo Chavez and opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles locked in bitter poll battle.

As oil-rich Venezuela goes to the polls to elect a new president, violence remains a major worry.

Venezuelan president demands investigation into explosion at world's second largest refinery complex.

Gas leak causes huge explosion at Amuay factory in northern Venezuela.