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At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas

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At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. Venezuela’s government did not...

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  1. NBC News

    Eyewitnesses describe mysterious explosion in northwest Venezuela (opens NBC News)

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    A firsthand account of an explosion along the Venezuelan coast on Dec. 18 is raising questions about who may have been responsible for the attack and whether it was connected to the U.S.’ escalating pressure campaign against the South American country

  2. KHOU Houston

    At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela's Caracas (opens KHOU Houston)

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    At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. Venezuela’s government did not...

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital. Maduro accuses the U.S. (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.

  4. CNN

    Live updates: Multiple explosions rock Venezuelan capital Caracas (opens CNN)

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    A CNN team witnessed several explosions on Saturday night in Caracas, and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity. Follow for live updates.

  5. Newsweek

    Multiple explosions rock Venezuela (opens Newsweek)

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    Smoke rose over Caracas after a series of explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital, with Donald Trump now confirming U.S. involvement.

  6. Digital Journal

    Venezuela accuses US of 'aggression' as explosions rock Caracas (opens Digital Journal)

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    Venezuela accused the United States of an "extremely serious military aggression" after explosions rocked the capital Caracas in the early hours of

  7. Local News 8

    Venezuela accuses US of ‘grave military aggression’ as explosions rock Caracas (opens Local News 8)

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    By Stefano Pozzebon, Simone McCarthy, Osmary Hernandez, Mary Triny Mena, CNN Caracas (CNN) — A CNN team witnessed several explosions and heard the sounds of aircraft early Saturday in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity.

  8. Latin Times

    Explosions Rock Caracas Venezuela Tonight as Government Blames US Military Action (opens Latin Times)

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    Tonight in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, residents reported a series of loud explosions and sightings of low-flying aircraft around 2 a.m. local time, triggering power outages and smoke rising over

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Venezuela: Explosions heard in Caracas – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Explosions reported in Venezuelan capital city amid tensions with the US.

  10. CBS News

    Explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuelan capital of Caracas (opens CBS News)

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    At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

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