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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dances with his granddaughter Gabriela on a balcony as he celebrates his 57th birthday in Caracas on July 28.

Feeling 'reborn', ailing Hugo Chavez dances on his birthday

Reuters reports from CARACAS:

Looking stronger after cancer treatment, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Thursday he felt reborn, phoenix-like, on his 57th birthday, in a sign the socialist believes he is overcoming his illness.

"I've arrived at 57 being reborn, a new life, my eternal return," said Chavez, who opponents accuse of having messianic tendencies. Continue reading.

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