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DUBAI,  (Reuters) – Iran declared a day of national mourning today after the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who shared the Islamic Republic’s loathing for U.S.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died yesterday afternoon after a two-year battle with cancer.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – President Hugo Chavez died Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of tumultuous and divisive rule that won him passionate support among the poor but hatred from business leaders and wealthy Venezuelans.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died today after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of divisive rule.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC-Veteran West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul continues to hold steady to the number three position in world cricket, according to the latest Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings released today.

A lunch was today held by the National Assembly at Hotel Tower to celebrate women MPs.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – At two defining moments of his rule, Venezuela’s theatrical leader Hugo Chavez took a small silver crucifix from his pocket and held it above his head.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leader’s 14-year rule of the South American country, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised speech.

SANTO DOMINGO,  (Reuters) – A Dominican woman who previously stated in a video that she was paid to have sex with U.S.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – The FBI on Monday released decades-old files on late pop singer Whitney Houston, detailing letters from obsessed fans and an alleged extortion attempt investigated by the bureau.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC –West Indies Women have won the five-match T20 series against Sri Lanka after a hard hitting half century from Stafanie Taylor and an impressive five wicket haul from medium pacer Shanel Daley spurred them to a 34 run win in the third match today.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), has reportedly agreed not to seek a wage increase for public sector workers until 2016.

(Trinidad Express) Ongoing gang warfare in Laventille yesterday resulted in the torching of two houses which left a total of 13 people homeless.

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s new rulers will focus on consumer-led growth to narrow the gap between rich and poor while taking steps to curb pollution and graft, the government said today, tackling the main triggers for social unrest in the giant nation Outgoing Premier Wen Jiabao, speaking at the opening of the annual session of parliament, also announced record government spending in 2013 that will sustain growth and maintain the ruling Communist Party’s grip on power through an enhanced budget for internal security.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The Dow Jones industrial average today hit the highest level ever as it broke the previous intraday record of 14,164.53 set on Oct.

(BBC) India beat Australia by an innings and 135 runs in the second Test in Hyderabad to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

(Trinidad Express) The first sextuplets in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean were delivered yesterday at the Mt Hope Women’s Hospital.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died yesterday afternoon after a two-year battle with cancer.

LEICESTERSHIRE, England, ,CMC-Leicestershire plans to sign a new overseas player this week to cover for recalled West Indies middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan.