The memorial was an upbeat celebration of Michael Jackson's music, with local talent taking the stage to sing his hits or imitate his complex and iconic dance moves.

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Mr Maduro, who has been named by President Chavez as his preferred successor, said the treatment was in a "complex and difficult stage".

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The army should be involved at an early stage in complex civil emergencies.

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Some doubt that Bush would be able to match his Texas feat on a more complex and partisan national stage.

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