Politics

Friday, July 9th 2010 - 00:12 UTC
EU promises support for farmers in event of trade agreement with Mercosur

The European Commission underlined the significance of negotiations for an association and trade agreement with Mercosur and promised EU farmers “accompanying measures” for those sectors most affected, if a deal with the South American block is finally closes.
Thursday, July 8th 2010 - 08:13 UTC
Argentina analyzing Uruguayan counterproposal for joint river monitoring plan

“The ball is now on the Argentine court” said Uruguayan Vice-president Danilo Astori commenting on the country’s counterproposal for the monitoring plan to be jointly applied with Argentina to pulp mills, other industries and urban locations straddling the shared River Uruguay.
Thursday, July 8th 2010 - 07:49 UTC
Cricket world first at the Three Falklands Week Festival in Fife

A cricketing first takes place this July when Falkland Cricket Club (FCC) Fife will play their namesakes from Newbury Berkshire, and the Falkland Islands Cricket Association (FICA) who are travelling 8,000 miles from the South Atlantic to take part in the Festival of the Three Falklands Cricket Week.
Thursday, July 8th 2010 - 01:53 UTC
Asia needs to double food production in the next decades warns FAO

Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) is encouraging developing economies in Asia and Pacific to boost their investment in the agriculture sector to address the widespread hunger and cushion billions of people from future spikes in food prices.
Thursday, July 8th 2010 - 01:44 UTC
Cuba promises to the Catholic Church the liberation of 52 political prisoners

Cuba is to liberate 52 political prisoners, of the group of 75 that were condemned in 2003, who would be able to leave the country, the Cuban Catholic Church informed Wednesday in an official communiqué.
Thursday, July 8th 2010 - 01:37 UTC
“Democratic clause” to be included in Unasur constitution, said Kirchner

The Union of South American Nations, (UNASUR), Secretary General Nestor Kirchner ended Wednesday a two-day visit to Chile where he met with President Sebastian Piñera and congressional leaders to lobby for the approval of the regional group’s charter.
Thursday, July 8th 2010 - 01:34 UTC
Correa and Chavez friendlier towards Colombian president-elect Santos

Colombian President-elect Juan Manuel Santos has invited Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez to attend his inauguration in August, local media reported in a possible sign of warming ties between the neighbours.
Wednesday, July 7th 2010 - 07:16 UTC
The toughest Brazilian presidential campaign in decades takes off

Brazil officially launched Tuesday the campaign for October presidential election which begins with a polarized scenario and the two main candidates, incumbent Dilma Rousseff and opposition hopeful Jose Sierra virtually even in vote intention according to the latest public opinion polls.
Wednesday, July 7th 2010 - 07:07 UTC
Argentina downplays protest involving Chilean students Falklands’ visit

The Argentine consul in Punta Arenas downplayed the alleged repercussions of the recent trip of eight Chilean students to the Falkland Islands allegedly in the framework of a “written understanding” between the extreme south Chilean city council and Falklands authorities.
Wednesday, July 7th 2010 - 06:58 UTC
Uruguay concerned with Argentine ‘naval harassment’ in South Atlantic international waters

Uruguayan merchant and naval shipping is under continuous harassment from the Argentine Navy in South Atlantic international waters, a new chapter of the difficult relations between the neighbouring countries, reports Montevideo’s main daily El Pais, quoting undisclosed Parliament sources.