Stories for March 18th 2006

Saturday, March 18th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Ecuadorian Indians promise bigger blockades

Protests by Ecuador's indigenous peoples against a proposed free trade deal with United States eased on Friday but leaders warned they will call bigger blockades if the government insists in signing the agreement.

Saturday, March 18th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean president Bachelet invited to Bolivia

Bolivian President Evo Morales invited Chile's President Michelle Bachelet to celebrate the inauguration of his country's Constituent Assembly and Bolivia's National Holiday on August 6.

Saturday, March 18th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar/UK agree on text of new Constitution

Following three days of deliberations in London, Gibraltar and the United Kingdom announced Friday they have agreed on the text of a new Constitution for the Overseas Territory.

Saturday, March 18th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Cut scientific collaboration with Falklands, says Argentina

The Argentine Foreign Affairs Ministry advised its scientists to abstain from contributing to research linked to the Falkland Islands and surrounding waters.