Stories for 2002 , page 37

Monday, July 15th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Britain supports Uruguay's request;
Costly Chilean Congress; “Geometric progression” budget deficit; “Democracy and market economy”

Monday, July 15th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Paraguay declared a state of emergency

Paraguay on Monday declared a state of emergency suspending some constitutional guarantees in response to coordinated demonstrations by farmers demanding the resignation of President Luis Gonzalez Macchi.

Sunday, July 14th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Galtieri and Human Rights

Former President of Argentina, General Leopoldo Galtieri, has at long last been arrested and charged with human rights crimes allegedly committed in 1980 before he became President in 1981.

Saturday, July 13th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar: new round of contacts

Britain and Spain will be holding another round of talks over the disputed territory of Gibraltar next July 22nd., according to reports in the Madrid press.

Saturday, July 13th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

From Boca Juniors to Casa Rosada?

Mauricio Macri, president of Argentina's most popular football team Boca Juniors, and head of a network of companies, is seriously considering running for the Argentine presidency next March 2003.

Friday, July 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Weekly Penguin News

Headlines:Offshore licences for Consortium; New Governor to visit; RBA criticised by Councillor; Illex effect unknown;Tunggal Jaya 18
fire out; Indecent assault conviction; Talent on show for farmers

Friday, July 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Ex-Argentine Dictator Detained

Former junta leader Leopoldo Galtieri was arrested Thursday for allegedly taking part in the abduction, torture and execution of 20 leftist guerrillas and others during Argentina's military dictatorship.

Friday, July 12th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

UK ready for shared Gibraltar Sovereignty

There has been angry reaction in Britain and Gibraltar to the British Government's official confirmation that it is ready to share sovereignty of Gibraltar with Spain.

Thursday, July 11th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina Charges Ex-Dictator Gen. Galtieri and Others in 'Dirty War' Deaths

An investigative judge today ordered the arrest of Gen. Leopoldo Galtieri, Argentina's former military dictator, and more than 30 other military officers on charges that they abused human rights during the “dirty war” against leftists here more than 20 years ago.

Wednesday, July 10th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Pinochet: plaintiffs insist;
Chilean economy slower; WTO cautions Europe;US unemployment increase