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Venezuela, France eye cooperation on energy
France and Venezuela have said they would seek closer cooperation in the energy sector, and discussed potential technology transfers.
Superpowers
Venezuela accuses US of waging ‘undeclared war,’ urges UN probe
Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean and called for a UN probe of American strikes that have killed over a dozen alleged drug traffickers on boats in recent weeks.
Legacy Reports
Venezuela, Cuba May Join Russian Glonass GPS System
Russia could include Cuba and Venezuela into a satellite navigation system originally designed for missile targeting by the Soviet military, the head of Russia's space agency said Wednesday.
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Venezuela, China sign 16 bln dlr oil deal
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Wednesday announced a 16-billion-dollar deal with China to drill for oil in the resource-rich Orinoco basin.
Microsat Blitz
Vega rocket launches from French Guiana
Europe's Vega rocket returned to the skies on Wednesday from French Guiana in its first mission since a failed launch last year.
Froth And Bubble
Vedanta shares tumble as Indian court shuts smelter
British resources giant Vedanta's shares tumbled on Wednesday after the company's Indian subsidiary, Sterlite Industries, was ordered to close its large copper smelter on pollution grounds.
Superpowers
Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal to US anger
The Vatican and China are preparing to renew a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations -- much to the displeasure of the US.
Superpowers
Vatican says papal envoy to visit Beijing this week
Pope Francis' peace envoy to Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will visit Beijing this week, the Vatican said Tuesday.
Sino Daily
Vatican delegation ‘to visit China this month’: state media
The Vatican could send a delegation to China by the end of the month, Beijing's state-run media said Tuesday, with the visit potentially paving the way for a historic agreement on the appointment of bishops.
Superpowers
Vatican, China in hush negotiations on ‘underground’ bishops: sources
After clinching a historic deal, the Vatican and China are involved in fresh negotiations over the fate of "underground" bishops who remained faithful to the pope for decades despite pressure from Beijing, sources say.
Legacy Reports
Vast US military base near border relies on Mexican labor
This sprawling US Army base located at the edge of El Paso and skirting the border with Mexico is undergoing a major expansion that heavily relies on Mexicans for its construction.
Water World
Vast France building project sunk by sea level rise fears
An ambitious housing project in the northwestern French city of Caen has run aground over worries that rising waters driven by climate change could make the area unlivable within the century.
Epidemics
Varying degrees of success for coronavirus apps in Europe
Designed to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus by automatically tracing the contacts of infected people, Covid-19 tracking applications have encountered a series of challenges since their launch, from privacy concerns to technical glitches.
Farm News
Variety the spice of life for Mumbai’s tiffin carriers
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Shake And Blow
Vanuatu orders mass evacuation of volcano island
Vanuatu on Thursday ordered the compulsory evacuation of an entire island where a huge volcano rumbled to life over the weekend, threatening a major eruption.
Sino Daily
Vanished China star Fan last in ‘social responsibility’ ranking
China's highest paid movie star Fan Bingbing, who has not been seen in public since July, was placed last in an academic report ranking A-list celebrities on their social responsibility.