Stories for March 29th 2008

Saturday, March 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

No Progress in Argentine Farm Talks

Argentine farmers announced a temporary truce in a 16-day strike on Friday, but marathon talks with the government failed to yield an immediate agreement over disputed export tax hikes.

Saturday, March 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil announces new oil reserves

A huge offshore oil discovery could raise Brazil's petroleum reserves by a whopping 40 percent and boost this country into the ranks of the world's major exporters, officials said.

Saturday, March 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC

Chile: German tank trainers attacked

Five youths are accused of attacking nine German soldiers and taking them hostage in this Chilean port city, police said.