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Venezuela: Three shot dead in mass regime-change protests
Tens of thousands turn out to prevent coup against President Maduro

THREE people were killed during anti-government protests in Venezuela on Wednesday with opposition leaders calling for more marches.

In separate incidents, two bystanders and a National Guard soldier policing the demonstrations were shot dead.

Carlos Moreno, an 18-year-old student, was hit in the head by a bullet as opposition forces clashed with counter-demonstrators.

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