. >>> veipresident hugo chavez is quote, fighting for his health right now. despite rumors he won't be able to inaugurated next week the vice president says his running mate can always take the oath at a later time. there is also some thought the u.s. may be trying to influence a transition from power although the state department says that any future political change has to be decided by venezuelans. >> we do not believe there is a made in america solution for venezuela's transition. only venezuelans can make that decision. that is the message we are giving to venezuelans of all stripes that we want to see any transition be democratic, constitutional, open, transparent, legal within venezuela and that it has to be decided by venezuelans. >>> new details are emerging about the fatal gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in new delhi, a horrific crime that's led to widespread protests in india. the victim's male friend who was also attacked is speaking out for the first time about the attack. here is what he told reuters. >> translator: from where we boar