Stories for 2010

Monday, October 18th 2010 - 04:00 UTC
Chile and Britain’s friendship has “deep historical roots”, says President Piñera

Chile and Britain’s friendship has deep historical roots and is projected into the future, said Chilean president Sebastian Piñera in London who on Monday is scheduled to meet PM David Cameron and later a trip to Buckingham palace for an audience with the Queen.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 03:53 UTC
Oxfam: land grabbing and food-price volatility, main challenges to tackle hunger

UN countries began to find common ground on some important and deep-seated problems contributing to global hunger, at a meeting of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) in Rome.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:58 UTC
US drillers who reached the miners receive heroes welcome

Four United States drillers who helped free 33 Chilean miners from two months of confinement underground returned home to Colorado Saturday. The men were greeted by more than a dozen family members, who anxiously awaited their return.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:45 UTC
Falklands sends letter of support to Chile for the “fantastic” rescue of miners

The Falkland Islands elected government sent a letter of support to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and the people of Chile for the “fantastic work” carried out in the rescue of the 33 miners.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:35 UTC
Russia agrees to build 500MW nuclear power station in Venezuela

President Hugo Chávez announced a deal for Russia to build a nuclear power station in Venezuela and establishing a bi-national bank.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:21 UTC
UN G24 chief calls for patience and cooperation on Falklands’ dispute

The president of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation Ambassador Donatus Keith Saint Aimée called for “patience and cooperation” from Argentina to help find a solution to the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:09 UTC
Abortion debate in Brazilian campaign has both candidates on the defensive

Brazilian opposition presidential candidate Jose Serra denied his Chilean wife Monica Allende had an abortion and compared the claim with the “defamation” suffered by President Lula da Silva when he was a candidate in 1989.
Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:03 UTC
Timmerman and Amorim report to the Mercosur parliament in Montevideo

Argentina and Brazil’s Foreign Affairs ministers, Hector Timerman and Celso Amorim are expected Monday in Montevideo to report to the Mercosur parliament on the current situation of the regional block and future steps.
Sunday, October 17th 2010 - 15:04 UTC
Argentina warned: “Falklands’ defences remain strong

As the United Kingdom reviews the strength of its armed forces amid severe Government economic cuts, the Secretary of State for Defence, Doctor Liam Fox, has declared that the defence of the Falkland Islands remains strong.
Saturday, October 16th 2010 - 20:46 UTC
New Governor tells Falklands oil exploration is “your legitimate business”

THE Falkland Islands new Governor Nigel Robert Haywood CVO reiterated the United Kingdom’s support of the Falklands right to self-determination, during his speech at the official swearing in ceremony today in Stanley.