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VenezuelaStar.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Volume 7/27
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DJI: 223.32 8280.74 2.63%
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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$£€ United States, Dollar Euro Venezuela, Bolivar Brazil, Real Colombia, Peso
United States, Dollar - 0.716 1000 1.950 2100.
Euro 1.395 - 1000 2.721 2931.
Venezuela, Bolivar 1000 1000 - 1000 1000
Brazil, Real 0.512 0.367 1000 - 1077.
Colombia, Peso 0.000 0.000 1000 0.000 -

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Venezuela to buy large share of Dominican oil refinery
U.S. envoy returns to post in Venezuela after expulsion
Venezuela takes control of Spanish-owned Banco de Venezuela, nation's third-largest bank
Venezuela, China may sign new loan-for-oil accord, Chavez says
Commonwealth Secretary-General praises Guyana initiatives
Maltreatment of CARICOM citizens repugnant, says Guyana president

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Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
Rumer Willis set to guest star on '90210'
Murray mania causes 120 m pounds worth of work loss in UK
Jacko's death leaves Quincy Jones heartbroken
Vanessa Minnillo embarrassed about her tummy
23 killed in Peru bus accident

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Shakespeare's 'King Lear' inspires theatre artists in Kashmir
Madonna to pay homage to Jacko at O2 arena
James Gandolfini throws out intruder during Broadway performance
Sony Walkman named top music invention of last 50yrs
Kissing scenes don't make Daniel Radcliffe nervous anymore

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Breaking News
Colombia disarms 1,371 rebels in first half year
The Colombian government said on Friday that as many as 1,371 anti-government guerrillas were disarmed in the first half of this year. According to a report released by the government, 1,083 rebels...

Ledezma inicia huelga en sede de la OEA en Caracas
l alcalde opositor metropolitano, Antonio Ledezma, inició el viernes una huelga de hambre en la sede de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) en Caracas para que el...

Venezuela assumes control of Spanish-owned bank
President Hugo Chavez's government has taken control of the nation's third largest bank, Banco de Venezuela. The government agreed in May to pay Spain's Grupo Santander more than $1 billion for the...

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International News
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast...

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Business News
657 billion cigarettes a year sold on black market
The global tobacco industry is under attack from pirates that are ripping the heart out of cigarette...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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Our objective is to provide the most comprehensive Venezuela news available, from our resources, contracted wire services and an inventory of some thousands of sources comprising newspapers, cable and TV networks, radio stations, public broadcasters, NGOs and others, Venezuelan news is a priority.

National news comes first. We do however strive to provide a complete news services for our readers. World news headlines top several of our pages, we also provide news on what's happening in business, and in the financial markets.

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    Maracaibo33°C/91°F
    Caracas20.7°C/69.3°F
    Valencia23°C/73°F
    Barquisimeto28°C/82°F
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    Qadir to reveal irregularities in Pakistan cricket board
    Michael Owen seals Manchester United switch
    Sohail denies reports of rift with PCB director
    Ashes 2009, a series too close to call, says Roebuck
    'Top PCB officials have no knowledge about sports management'

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    Alliance tries to reverse Honduras coup
    Honduras refuses to restore president; snubs OAS
    New Honduras leaders reject Zelaya's return
    Costa Rica is world's greenest, happiest country
    Honduras' membership to be suspended
    Honduran crisis in deadlock as post-coup gov't unwilling to reinstate ousted president

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    The Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, Canada
    The Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, Canada

    This spectacularly located waterfront hotel backs on to the CBD and the Gas Light district at Canada Place, adjoining the World...


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    Strong earthquake rocks Mexico
    Gilani stresses on US-Mexico like fencing along Pak-Afghan border
    Drunken Winehouse banned from swimming by Caribbean resort staff
    Mexico comes to Oakland in Gold Cup
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