Stories for March 17th 2008

Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US vessel to survey Argentine waters

The Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) unanimously decided to authorise the US-flagged Nathaniel Palmer for “[the undertaking of] marine scientific research activities in maritime areas subject to sovereign or national jurisdiction.”
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Fed takes new steps to ease crisis

Worry about the damage a growing credit crisis is inflicting on an ailing U.S. economy led the Federal Reserve to make a rare weekend move, lowering a key lending rate before Wall Street opened Monday.
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: CFK popular inspite of inflation

Supporters claim that economic growth has strengthened, more is being done to combat the energy crisis and to ensure road safety, and Argentina has played a significant role in bringing about an end to the recent border conflict between Colombia and Ecuador.
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Peru warns Venezuela against funding leftists

Peru's prime minister accused Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Monday of secretly financing leftist causes in the country to spread his brand of socialism in Latin America.
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Maradona slams altitude ban after playing in Bolivia

Diego Maradona criticised a ban on international matches at high altitude on Monday after playing a charity game in Bolivia's national stadium at 3,600 metres above sea level.

US vessel to survey Argentine waters