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04/02/2019 GMT

Venezuela Crisis: Maduro Warns of Civil War

BBC World Service - World Update, Venezuela Crisis: Maduro Warns of Civil War

Venezuela leader says he cannot rule out a conflict, defying calls to step down.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has said he cannot rule out the possibility of civil war as pressure mounts on him to stand down.

He also defiantly rejected the EU's Sunday deadline to call snap elections.

Also on the programme: The latest from the Pope’s historic visit to the United Arab Emirates; and a look at Facebook as the company turns 15.

(Photo: Protestor in Venezuela, Credit: Getty Images)

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