Stories for April 12th 2008

Saturday, April 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Buenos Aires gives the Olympic flame a rest and new spirit

The Olympic flame relay through Buenos Aires City on Friday was cheered by thousands of jubilant Argentines who turned out to the streets in support of the Beijing Olympic Games to be held next August in China.

Tennis Hall of Fame Gabriela Sabatini, Gaby, running down a long carpet into the hall of an equestrian club, where she ignited a flame in a giant metal bowl gave the final touch to a brilliant event.
Saturday, April 12th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Washington asks Argentina for help with Venezuela

The top US diplomat for Latin America signaled a thaw in relations with Argentina during his brief 48 hours visit to Buenos Aires where he met with President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and main officials from her administration. Before returning to Washington he described relations as “excellent”.

Buenos Aires gives the Olympic flame a rest and new spirit