Stories for December 6th 2008

Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
New Peruvian Army chief helps overcome rift with Chile

Peruvian Armed Forces “never again” should be involved in politics and must only be committed to the protection of democracy said the incoming Army Chief General Otto Guibovich on Friday helping to cool a spat with neighbouring Chile.
Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina and Chile recall John Paul II and celebrate peace

Argentina and Chile commemorated Friday in Punta Arenas the 30th anniversary of the papal mediation which prevented a full fledged war between the neighbouring countries caused by a limits dispute over three islands next to the Beagle channel in Tierra del Fuego.
Saturday, December 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russian warship crosses Panama Canal after 64 years

The Admiral Chabanenko had earlier completed manoeuvres with Venezuela's navy, coinciding with a Latin American tour by the Russian president.

New Peruvian Army chief helps overcome rift with Chile