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Nicolas Maduro: From bus driver to iron-fisted leader

Nicolas Maduro: From bus driver to iron-fisted leader

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, who has been seized by US special forces after more than a decade in power, ruled with an iron fist while seeking to portray himself as a humble man of the people.

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US allies, foes alarmed by capture of Venezuela's Maduro

US allies, foes alarmed by capture of Venezuela's Maduro

The US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Madruo on Saturday sparked alarm across the international community, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet.

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US military seizes Maduro in bombing raid on Venezuelan capital

US military seizes Maduro in bombing raid on Venezuelan capital

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US special forces seized Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro during a nighttime bombing raid on the capital Caracas and were taking him to face trial in New York.

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Ukraine's allies in Kyiv for talks on plan to end war

Ukraine's allies in Kyiv for talks on plan to end war

Security advisers from Ukraine's top allies met in Kyiv on Saturday for talks on a US-brokered plan to end the war with Russia, days after Kyiv announced a deal was "90 percent" ready.

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'Like a television show': Trump revels in Maduro capture

'Like a television show': Trump revels in Maduro capture

President Donald Trump struck a triumphant note over the capture of Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, saying he had watched live as US forces seized the Venezuelan leader from a "fortress."

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Villa fell Forest to ease pain of Arsenal rout

Villa fell Forest to ease pain of Arsenal rout

Aston Villa beat struggling Nottingham Forest 3-1 at their home fortress on Saturday to ease the pain of their midweek mauling by Arsenal, leapfrogging Manchester City into second place in the Premier League.

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Swiss identify first bodies after bar fire, as sparklers blamed

Swiss identify first bodies after bar fire, as sparklers blamed

The first bodies were identified Saturday after the deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, including two minors.

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Swiss skier Rast wins giant slalom, pays tribute to Crans-Montana victims

Swiss skier Rast wins giant slalom, pays tribute to Crans-Montana victims

Camille Rast won her first ever World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, the Swiss skier then paying tribute to the victims of the New Year's Eve bar tragedy at Crans-Montana.

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Trump hails capture of Maduro as US vows legal 'wrath'

Trump hails capture of Maduro as US vows legal 'wrath'

President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed the capture by the US military of Nicolas Maduro, as his attorney general vowed the Venezuelan leader would face the "full wrath" of American justice.

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Real Madrid's Alonso unsure of Mbappe absence length

Real Madrid's Alonso unsure of Mbappe absence length

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted Saturday he does not know how long injured superstar Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for.

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