Venezuelans rally as Chavez allies defend regime amid oil strike
In Caracas supporters marched to back President Chavez while his opponents raise funds for a nonbinding referendum on his rule. The five week strike by PDVSA workers and dissidents has paralyzed oil exports, with at least two dead in clashes. Opponents urged donations of 1.80 to 3.50 to finance the vote, amid calls for fresh elections and martial law threats from Chavez.
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U.S. dollar design changes reassure Russian savers
Moscow reports Ambassador Vershkow said Russians holding dollars need not worry about a planned U S currency redesign. The U S plans to reprint some denominations to combat counterfeiting, with possible color and feature changes, though details were not specified.
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