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By Michael Bowman Caracas 30 November 2006 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at reelection campaign rally 26 Nov 2006 Days before Venezuelans cast ballots in Sunday's presidential election, officials are attempting to reassure the public that voting

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Russian Arms Trafficker Viktor Bout Gets 25 Years in US Prison

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