Stories for March 8th 2008

Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Andean countries shake hands; hope for hostages' release

The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia shook hands on Friday at the Rio Group regional summit, marking the end of a diplomatic crisis in the Andean region and the opening of a fresh start in an area plagued by irregular forces.

The crisis had been triggered by a cross-border raid by Colombian troops into Ecuador to attack FARC rebels and kill their number two leader.
Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil's independence bicentennial launched in Rio do Janeiro

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva inaugurated Friday an exhibition at Rio's Historical Museum, “New World, New Empire,” and met visiting Portuguese President Anibal Antonio Cavaco Silva marking the beginning of the country's bicentennial celebrations.
Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Margaret Thatcher in hospital and in stable condition

Former British Primer Minister Baroness Thatcher, 82, is said to be in a stable condition after being admitted to hospital for medical tests. A spokeswoman for St Thomas's Hospital in London said she was expected to stay in on Friday night under observation.
Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil gives Spain a sample of its own migration medicine

Brazilian migration officials on Friday turned back eight Spanish tourists a day after the country expressed disappointment to Spain over the high number of Brazilians that are being rejected at the Madrid Barajas airport.

Stories for March 8th 2008

Andean countries shake hands; hope for hostages' release

Brazil's independence bicentennial launched in Rio do Janeiro

Margaret Thatcher in hospital and in stable condition

Brazil gives Spain a sample of its own migration medicine