Stories for May 23rd 2009

Saturday, May 23rd 2009 - 14:59 UTC
Third re-election running “inappropriate” admits Colombia’s Uribe

Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe says it would be “inappropriate” for him to seek a third consecutive term. His statement comes two days after the Senate approved a referendum that would ask voters to permit him to run again. Uribe did not, however, clearly rule out a re-election bid.
Saturday, May 23rd 2009 - 14:51 UTC
Bolivia and US agree to improve bilateral ties

Bolivian President Evo Morales has called for a complete overhaul of his country's strained ties with the US. He urged “mutual respect” between the two nations, saying Washington should not interfere in Bolivia's affairs.
Saturday, May 23rd 2009 - 14:47 UTC
US ends week with three regional banks seized by FDIC and new owners

United States banking regulators seized two banks in Illinois late Friday as the financial crisis claimed its 35th and 36th federally insured financial institutions of 2009. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) estimated the failure of Strategic Capital Bank and Citizens National Bank would cost 279 million US dollars.

Third re-election running “inappropriate” admits Colombia’s Uribe