Stories for 2008

Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers' conflict leads to a “dialogue season”

“Positive” and “important” were the words used to describe the Monday afternoon hour and a half meeting between Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and farmers in Government House following a stand off of over 100 days.
Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Beijing calls on industry to absorb higher energy costs

China will cap price rises by manufacturers to keep consumer inflation stable following the country's fuel price hike, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a statement over the weekend.
Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lux & Ireland richest countries in EU; UK above average

Luxembourg is by far the richest country in the European Union, with Ireland second at almost half its gross domestic product per capita, while Bulgaria is the poorest, according to the latest release from the European Union statistics office.
Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uruguay proposes full integration or Mexico to Mercosur

Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez said that Mexico must integrate with Mercosur and Unasur (Union of South American nations) because otherwise the concept of unity, which these two organizations represent would be “incomplete and insufficient”.
Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Compromise on whale hunting still has not surfaced

A divided International Whaling Commission opened its annual conference in Chile on Monday with hope for a compromise on whale hunting, which continues around the world, spearheaded by Japan, despite a 22-year commercial ban.
Tuesday, June 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Cristina among the three worst rated presidents

Six months into office Argentina's president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner honeymoon with the electorate is over and under. Her standing is also at the bottom rock of a list of Latinamerican and US leaders according to the latest public opinion poll from the renowned Mexican consulting firm Mitofsky.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' new Draft Constitution begins public consultation

The Falkland Islands Select Committee on the Constitution has now reached agreement with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on the content of the new Draft Constitution for the Falklands, and it can now be released for public consultation.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia's four richest provinces confirm greater autonomy

Bolivia's strategic gas-rich Tarija province voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favor of greater autonomy, approximately 80%, according to the first results which also confirms exit polls. However abstention in the fourth Bolivian province to vote for greater autonomy was above 35%.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Oil summit: more investment needed for “adequate” supply

Leading oil exporters have acknowledged the need to boost supplies to curb soaring prices but stopped short of specific commitments on extra output. Following their week end crisis summit in Saudi Arabia, officials noted price levels were “hostile” and more investment was needed to ensure “adequate” supplies.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Veteran Argentine cameraman with Falklands experience dies

Argentine television cameraman Erich Schmidt died in Buenos Aires last weekend after a long illness.