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Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory

Curacao, tiny island with big dreams of World Cup glory

"Small island, big dreams" reads a poster for the football team of the Caribbean island of Curacao -- the smallest country ever, by population, to qualify for football's World Cup. Since Curacao clinched qualification with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Jamaica in November, the 160,

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands. The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of leftist leader

Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors. But the law excludes those who have been prosecuted or convicted of promoting military action against the country -- which could include opposition leaders like