Stories for 2008

Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Sub Antarctic seabed

An earthquake magnitude 7.1 struck Saturday in the vicinity of Macquarie Island, which lies about halfway between Australia and Antarctica and 2.000 kilometers south from the New Zealand capital Wellington, said the US Geological Survey.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Indian president begins strategic tour of Latam countries

India's President Pratibha Patil left on Saturday for a Latinamerican tour of Brazil, Mexico and Chile with the purpose of strengthening trade, investment and political ties with the region.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Disappeared glacial lake in southern Chile gradually recovering

Lake Cachet 2 next to a glacier in the south of Chile, which last week swelled and then suddenly emptied is gradually recovering according to Chilean authorities from the Natural Waters System Office, DGA.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez calls FARC to release civilians and stop kidnapping

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed he was working for the release of a third group of hostages held by the Colombian guerrilla group FARC, including Ingrid Betancourt and urged the rebels to free all civilian hostages.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
World Bank grant for Haiti to prop social safety net programs

The World Bank announced Sunday a 10 million US dollar grant for Haiti to help the Government respond to the increasing, unaffordable prices of food for poor families.

In Haiti, the prices of rice, corn, beans, cooking oil and other foodstuffs have increased significantly in the last few months.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Zoellick warns food prices will push millions to poverty

The rapid rise in food prices could push 100m people in poor countries deeper into poverty, the head of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, has said.

His warning follows that from the leader of the International Monetary Fund, who said hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation.
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Blind Dave completes Falklands to London 7 continent marathon

A blind man who set himself a worldwide challenge to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days finished his final run at the Flora London Marathon. Dave Heeley, 50, known as Blind Dave joined the London Marathon after spending a week running in the Falkland Islands, Brazil, Los Angeles, Sydney, Dubai and Tunisia.
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”.
Friday, April 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Record copper prices and record budget surpluses in Chile

The Chilean government said Thursday that the record high copper price reached on the London Metal Exchange, over 4 US dollars a pound, is “good news” but also demands prudence.