Stories for June 2008

Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uribe wants new vote in Colombia after reelection challenge

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe told Congress to call a new presidential ballot after a court challenged the law that allowed him to seek re-election in 2006.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ottawa unhappy with request to delay Falklands mine clearance

SIGNATORIES of the Ottawa Convention are unhappy with the British Government's request for an extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation to clear anti-personnel mines in the Falklands.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina, Chile lead the region in illicit drugs consumption

Argentina, Uruguay and Chile have the highest index of illicit drugs consumption in South America according to the latest release from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivian bitter political dispute on collision course

Bolivian president Evo Morales accused opposition governors on Wednesday of conspiring against his government and insisted he would not yield to conservative pressures to impede him from his plans for the “re-foundation” of the country, one of the poorest of the continent.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farmers' conflict: Kirchner group delay tactics in Congress

For third consecutive day the Argentine Lower House Agriculture and Budget committee continued to consider the sliding tax on grain and oilseed exports which triggered a 103 day conflict between farmers and the Kirchner administration.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands Government's 10 Year at the Royal Show

The Falkland Islands Government is exhibiting at the Royal Show this year, marking the tenth occasion of its attendance at the event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 3-6 July.
Wednesday, June 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Paraguay's Senate blocks president's early exit

Paraguay's Senate failed to muster a quorum Tuesday, thereby frustrating President Nicanor Duarte Frutos's bid to resign two months before the end of his term to join that same legislative body.
Wednesday, June 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: Fisheries exports register declines in volume, value

Argentina exported 190,446 tonnes of fish and shellfish worth USD 371.4 million in the first five months of 2008, indicate statistics released by the National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA). These figures represent an 11.2 per cent fall in volume and a 9.7 per cent drop in value compared to the same period last year when 214,373 tonnes were exported for USD 411.3 million.
Wednesday, June 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Heathrow plans 'vital for economy' said CEO operator BAA

Heathrow is vital to the well-being of Britain, an air chief will tell a conference in London.
Wednesday, June 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
More bad news for United States economy

US consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in 16 years while US home prices fell in April at the fastest rate in years, two economic reports have said.