Stories for August 2006 , page 17

Thursday, August 10th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Iraq war becoming political liability in US

The White House said Wednesday that United States will not raise the “white flag” in Iraq and “will not fall short of promises” insisting any withdrawal will only take place once “freedom and democracy” are strongly established.

Thursday, August 10th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Congress approves free trade agreement with China

The Chilean Senate unanimously passed on Wednesday a free trade agreement with China, the first of its kind to be signed by a Latinamerican country. Last July 19 the Lower House supported the agreement with 94 votes and three abstentions.

Thursday, August 10th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Debate on public smoking ban reaches Falklands

The public smoking ban controversy has definitively reached the Falkland Islands, a community of heavy smokers.

Thursday, August 10th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Mayor UK air terror plot thwarted

A major terrorist plot to allegedly blow up aircraft in mid-flight has been thwarted.

Wednesday, August 9th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

US interest rates unchanged, but inflation fears persist

Following two years of steady increases and in spite of expressing concerns about increasing prices and wages, the United States Federal Reserve decided Tuesday to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25%.

Wednesday, August 9th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner reacts to US trade decision on GPS

Argentine president Nestor Kirchner criticised Tuesday the possible end of preferential trade benefits announced earlier this week by the United States government.

Wednesday, August 9th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Morales open to re-establishing political ties with Chile

Bolivian President Evo Morales indicated this week he is prepared to re-establish foreign relations with Chile, notwithstanding the yet unresolved dispute over Bolivia's access to the Pacific Ocean.

Wednesday, August 9th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil's Lula comfortably heading for October victory

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is seeking a second four-year term, is steadily gaining support as October first presidential election draws closer, according to public opinion surveys released Tuesday.

Tuesday, August 8th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Valparaiso considers lawsuit against National Geographic

Valparaiso Mayor Aldo Cornejo announced that he will consider legal action against The National Geographic Society, after a documentary titled “Ultimate Disaster Earthquake” provoked a wave of hysteria among citizens.

Monday, August 7th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Colombia's under alert.

Security has been stepped up in Colombia ahead of President Alvaro Uribe's inauguration for a second term in office today.