Stories for March 9th 2009

Monday, March 9th 2009 - 09:54 UTC
South America launches council on defence cooperation

Defence ministers from the twelve countries which make up the United Nations of South America, Unasur begin this Monday in Santiago de Chile a round of talks including the launching of the South American Defence Council geared to increase cooperation and dialogue among its members.
Monday, March 9th 2009 - 09:44 UTC
Charles begins tour meeting Chilean president Bachelet

Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Chile Sunday afternoon the first stop of a South American tour that also includes Brazil and Ecuador which is seen as an opportunity for the heir of the throne to emphasize on one of his passions, climate change. The three days visit to Chile begins officially on Monday when the couple will have an audience with President Michelle Bachelet.

South America launches council on defence cooperation