“This could be the start of a war in South America.”

“This could be the start of a war in South America.”

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez

Who ordered tanks and thousands of troops to the border with Colombia.

“This victory will serve as a guarantee that the course we have chosen, the successful course we have been following over the past eight years, will be continued.”

Russia’s Vladimir Putin

After his protege, Dmitry Medvedev, won presidential elections.

“For the time being, the negotiations are suspended because we have so many funerals.”

Saeb Erekat

Palestinian negotiator, on peace talks with Israel being halted.