After one visit to Afghanistan, the German media said had he turned up at an evening social function still wearing his military fatigues from the day's visit to the troops.

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He was still wearing the armband in the colours of the Venezuelan flag which all of Mr Chavez's inner circle had worn at his funeral.

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He's dressed in pressed blue jeans and a crisp white shirt, but still gives the impression of a man wearing a suit.

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