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Stories for March 17th 2008

  • Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

    US vessel to survey Argentine waters

    US ice breaker vessel the <i>Nathaniel Palmer</i>. <br>(Photo: US Government)

    The Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) unanimously decided to authorise the US-flagged Nathaniel Palmer for “[the undertaking of] marine scientific research activities in maritime areas subject to sovereign or national jurisdiction.”

  • Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

    Fed takes new steps to ease crisis

    Desperate to provide relief, the Federal Reserve is ready to deliver another big rate cut.

    Worry about the damage a growing credit crisis is inflicting on an ailing U.S. economy led the Federal Reserve to make a rare weekend move, lowering a key lending rate before Wall Street opened Monday.

  • Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

    Argentina: CFK popular inspite of inflation

    CFK: First 100 days

    Supporters claim that economic growth has strengthened, more is being done to combat the energy crisis and to ensure road safety, and Argentina has played a significant role in bringing about an end to the recent border conflict between Colombia and Ecuador.

  • Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

    Peru warns Venezuela against funding leftists

    Jorge del Castillo says his country won't tolerate foreign meddling

    Peru's prime minister accused Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Monday of secretly financing leftist causes in the country to spread his brand of socialism in Latin America.

  • Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

    Maradona slams altitude ban after playing in Bolivia

    Pte. Evo Morales is congratulated by Diego Maradona during a show match

    Diego Maradona criticised a ban on international matches at high altitude on Monday after playing a charity game in Bolivia's national stadium at 3,600 metres above sea level.