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Jan 05, 2026
Washington DC [US], January 5: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that there were no parallels between the US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, and the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq.
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Venezuela's military gives backing to vice president
Saudi-backed government forces retake cities in southern Yemen
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Dutch lawmakers condemn U.S. attack on Venezuela
Spain calls for "de-escalation" in Venezuela after U.S. attack
France decries U.S. military action in Venezuela, citing sovereignty and UN Charter
Russia urges U.S. to release Maduro, his wife: foreign ministry
Europe urges respect for int'l law following U.S. action in Venezuela
Moscow denies Venezuelan VP is in Russia
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Vietnam calls for respect for int'l law amid Venezuela situation
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