Stories for 2008

Tuesday, March 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Earthquake strikes northern Chile, no damage reported

A 6.1-magnitude quake has hit northern Chile close to the border with Bolivia, the US Geological Survey reports.
Tuesday, March 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' coast ideal, say visiting windsurfers

A DUO of windsurfers from England and Argentina say a fortnight they spent exploring the Falklands coastline far exceeded their expectations.
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: A closely fought race; Drug men don't have to leave; Seabed survey; FIDC boss goes; Quartet of cruisers; Good Friday.
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farmers' conflict in Argentina seems out of control

Argentine industrialists and teamsters called on Sunday for dialogue to end the farmers' massive, crippling strike which threatens to leave the main cities short of meat, dairy produce and other food staples. The protest begun ten days ago and there's no solution on sight.
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US bakers warn about high wheat prices and shortages

United States bakers are feeling the pinch of higher wheat prices and have been visiting Washington warning about the possible consequences for the US consumer if the current price level persists, reports FarmPolicy.com (*).
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Renewed tension: Bogota confirms body belongs to Ecuadorian

Colombian Defence minister Juan Manuel Santos confirmed Sunday that one of the bodies recovered by Colombian troops when the March first raid on Ecuadorian territory was effectively of an Ecuadorian.
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine Armed Forces running out of officers

Argentina is preparing a package of benefits to retain military officers, who are abandoning the services attracted by higher salaries and better working conditions in the civilian sector, reports the Buenos Aires press.
Sunday, March 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Pope celebrates Easter Day Mass

Thousands of pilgrims have packed into St Peter's Square in Rome to hear Pope Benedict XVI celebrate Easter Mass.
Saturday, March 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador warns Colombia over raid

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa warned on Saturday that diplomatic tension with Colombia will rise if an Ecuadorians was among the dead in a bombing raid on a rebel camp inside its territory this month.
Saturday, March 22nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Military helps Rio State tackle dengue

Brazil's Defence Minister Nelson Jobim says the military is ready to help the city of Rio de Janeiro deal with rising numbers of dengue fever cases.