Stories for November 15th 2008
“Medusa operation” busts corruption ring in Montevideo port
A corruption network which operated in the port of Montevideo has seen three more Customs officials and a businessman sent to jail. The four and possibly others, because it's an ongoing investigation, are linked to the fish export industry.
Uruguay Plays Hardball Politics Against Argentina's Kirchner
Pulp Mill Dispute Threatens to Do Grave Damage to MERCOSUR, Which Could Then Spread to Newly-Formed UNASUR
Air turbulence likely caused Mexican jet crash
The turbulent wake of a larger plane likely caused the crash of a government jet that killed Mexico's second-most powerful official, investigators said Friday, as they released a recording transcript showing the frantic pilots struggling to regain control of the plane.
Actress Charlize Theron named UN Messenger of Peace
The Academy Award-winning actress and activist Charlize Theron has been designated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, with a special focus on ending violence against women.
G20 summit vow to restore global economic growth
Leaders of the world's 20 largest economies have agreed to work together to restore economic growth and reform the world's financial system.
