A man carries a large water bottle inside an apartment block in Caracas. From the poorest slums, to the wealthiest neighbourhoods, the shortage of water cuts across Venezuelan society as families endure the country’s deepest ever economic crisis. A 5 litre bottle costs about $2 at a Caracas supermarket, out of reach for many low-income people in Venezuela, where the monthly minimum wage is only around $6 each month.

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The bench was hearing a PIL seeking to direct the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the state education department officials to issue a circular enabling the Type I diabetic students to take tablets, chocolates, candy, fruits and insulin... read more

Arelis Morales, 30, and her husband Jose's aunt talk at the Monasterio de Trandeiras, Xinzo de Limia, Spain. Until January, Jose Martinez and his wife Arelis Morales were in the eye of Venezuela’s political storm: he worked for an opposition leader, she advised human rights groups.

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Representatives of the ruling AIADMK, opposition DMK and other parties have also suggested postponement of polling for Madurai. read more

Journalists use their smartphones during a power cut in Caracas. Venezuela’s worst power and communications outage on Friday deepened a sense of isolation and decay, endangering hospital patients, forcing schools and businesses to close and cutting people off from their families, friends and the outside world.While electricity returned to some parts of Caracas nearly 24 hours after lights, phones and the internet stopped working, several other populous cities remained in the dark as evening approached.

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Now you can watch horror movies as part of honing analytical skills, learn about the comedy business and study how cities operate. read more

A day after Russia and China vetoed a US and European resolution at the UN Security Council that called for unimpeded aid deliveries, Washington said it was targeting six Venezuelan military officers for stopping last weekend’s US-led convoy. read more

Yaneidi Guzman poses for a picture at her home in Caracas, Venezuela. Guzman has lost a third of her weight over the past three years as Venezuela’s economic collapse made food unaffordable and she now hopes the opposition will succeed in bringing urgently needed foreign aid to the South American country.

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There’s no guarantee that true change is imminent. Maduro has proven his staying power again and again, mainly because Venezuela’s military has yet to decide that keeping him is costlier and more risky than packing him off into exile. read more

A man carries his suitcase through a field as he tries to cross the border between Venezuela and Brazil in Pacaraima, Roraima state, Brazil. Venezuelans frustrated over their nation’s crippling food and medical shortages are expected to join opposition leaders Saturday in a potentially risky push to deliver international aid that Nicolas Maduro has refused to accept into the country.

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Maduro retaliated late on Monday that Trump’s speech was “nazi-style” and said he acted as if he were the owner of Venezuela and its citizens his slaves. read more

While flows to the US came to a halt, India became the No. 1 buyer of Venezuelan crude in the first half of February, with imports jumping 66 percent to 620,000 barrels a day. read more

Across the country, culinary tours are linking culture, cuisine and heritage, bringing down barriers and breaking stereotypes. Often, the takers are locals wanting to know more. read more

Rose exports to Persian Gulf countries, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia have halved after the yield fell 20% due to heavy dew. read more

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