Venezuela opposition politician Rosales granted house arrest

Key Venezuelan opposition figure and former presidential candidate Manuel Rosales has been released from jail and placed under house arrest. Mr Rosales was arrested on charges of corruption on his return to the country a year ago after six years of self-imposed exile in Peru. The Supreme Court announced the decision late on Wednesday. Mr Rosales's wife called for his unconditional release and his son posted a photo of his father. In a brief statement, the Supreme Court said: "This less onerous measure will permit the continuation of the legal process through which his possible responsibility for the acts alleged will be verified." More…