Stories for May 2nd 2006

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Donald Trump named ambassador for Scotland

United States real estate tycoon Donald Trump is to become an ambassador for Scotland it was announced Monday.

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Arms race in Latinamerica?

Chile is the Latinamerican country which most spends in defense, ahead of Venezuela and Brazil according to a report published in the Spanish newspaper “El Pais”.

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Dalai Lama visits Argentina

The Dalai Lama opened on Sunday a three-day book tour of Argentina with a call for religious tolerance, and said individuals must take the lead in seeking peace.

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' recovery: “Diplomacy and peaceful means”

Argentina's Defence minister Nilda Garré said Monday that the recovery of the Falklands/Malvinas will be through diplomacy and peaceful means.

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

“Grumpy” Uruguay fed up with Mercosur

Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez currently in Washington announced Monday Uruguay has decided to scale down its relation with Mercosur from full member to associate member

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

US President Bush support plummets to 34%

United States president George W. Bush support dropped to a new low with only six months to mid term elections when the ruling Republican party will be fighting to retain control in Congress.

Tuesday, May 2nd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil launches anti FAM vaccination campaign

Brazil the world's leading exporter of beef begun this week the mid year vaccination campaign against foot and mouth disease with a target of 139.4 million cattle.