Stories for May 8th 2004

Saturday, May 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile legalizes divorce after decades of debate

Chilean President Ricardo Lagos on Friday signed the nation's first-ever divorce legislation, a bill that took nine years to get through Congress.

Saturday, May 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chavez blames Bush's “imperialism” for soaring oil prices

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday blamed the recent spike in world oil prices on U.S. counterpart George W. Bush and his “imperialist policies.”

Saturday, May 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

More than 100 Argentine Policemen ousted

President Nestor Kirchner ousted more than federal 100 police officials and revamped key policing operations Friday, moving to improve the force to fight rising crime.

Saturday, May 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' fishing stand attracts record numbers.

FALKLANDS fishing companies are this week showcasing the ?new look' Falkland Islands Exhibition Stand at the Seafood Expo in Brussels, Belgium.