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Colombia will not be provoked into armed conflict with Venezuela despite its neighbor's aggressive rhetoric and dynamiting of two border bridges, Colombia's defense minister said on Friday.
Venezuela's government took over management of four private banks on Friday, citing serious irregularities and violations of banking regulations.
Experts warn that Venezuela blowing up two bridges on the Colombia border could result in an 'actual shooting battle.'
Colombia warned its forces were on "maximum alert" and were prepared to defend against any attack, amid rising tensions with neighboring Venezuela.
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuelan troops blew up two foot bridges that connect the country with Colombia, aggravating tensions along the border that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said could lead to war.
Venezuela's state-run oil company says profits fell 67 percent in the first half of 2009 because of lower prices and production cuts.
The Chicago White Sox, managed by Ozzie Guillen, are reportedly close to signing shortstop Omar Vizquel, Guillen’s longtime friend.
Manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed Friday that the White Sox are close to signing 42-year-old free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel but admitted general manager Ken Williams and assistant GM Rick Hahn have kept him on the outskirts of talks.''I hear they are talking,'' Guillen said in a phone interview. ''I've talked to Vizquel in the past, but they aren't telling me anything. I just got back from ...
Gustavo Dudamel, Hollywood star: duly noted. But now the real work begins.
Venezuelan soldiers on Thursday blew up two makeshift foot bridges that stretched across the border to Colombia in the latest incident to stoke a diplomatic dispute between the Andean neighbors.
Venezuela state oil company says profit down 67 pct during first half on lower prices, output
