Stories for April 2007

Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile and Canada celebrate 10th FTA anniversary

Chilean and Canadian authorities celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries on Wednesday in Santiago.
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Morales: Following Chavez or own path?

Rewrite the constitution: check. Redistribute idle land: check. Rail against U.S. imperialism: check. Nationalize the phone company: check.
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pope commences annual Holy Week ceremonies

Pope Benedict XVI bathed the feet of 12 laymen at a Rome basilica in a Holy Thursday tradition symbolizing humility, as he kept up an intense schedule of public ceremonies that will culminate on Easter.
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
One injured in protest against Botnia plant

One person was injured yesterday amid scuffles between police and a group of demonstrators who attempted to block the port terminal of the Buquebus ferry company in the Buenos Aires city neighbourhood of Puerto Madero. The protest is against the Finnish Botnia pulp plant being built in Uruguay.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
The hardest decision; University fees reduction may have sting in tail; Man dies after 2nd 'jump ship'; Measured' response to flag; Tomorrow is Good Friday.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Varig Brazil launches New Air Passes

Varig Brazil has launched two new Economy Class Air Passes ÃÂ¢€” one covering the 15 destinations served by the airline within Brazil, and the second for flights within the Mercosur Region, which covers five South American countries.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine protest sparks clashes

Police in the Argentine province of Neuquen have used tear gas for a second day against teachers protesting over pay and working conditions.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Global Warming Threatens Natural Wonders

An environmental group said Thursday some of the world's greatest natural treasures are threatened with destruction because of global warming - from the Great Barrier Reef to the Amazon rain forests and the unique ecosystem of the Mexican desert.
Wednesday, April 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil president hits controller strike

The government toughened its position in negotiations with air traffic controllers Tuesday amid fears a new strike could wreak havoc with flights over the Easter weekend.
Wednesday, April 4th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Cuba and Spain become friend again

Spain has promised to resume development aid to Cuba in return for Havana's pledge to open dialogue on human rights. Spanish foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos held talks with Cuba's acting president; Raul Castro late on Tuesday. It was the first visit by a European Union minister since 2003.