Politics

Saturday, June 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers respond to Church and ombudsman calls

Argentina's farmers announced Friday the end of their third strike in three months at the request of the Catholic Church, as of next Monday, but warned they'd continue on “alert” until the government repeals new export taxes on grains and oilseeds.
Saturday, June 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Arms dealer involved with FARC extradited from Spain to US

The Spanish government on Friday authorized the extradition to the United States of a suspected Syrian weapons dealer accused of planning to supply arms to Colombian rebels, the government said in Madrid.
Saturday, June 7th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine flag request for Darwin cemetery conveyed to London

The British ambassador said the Argentine government request to have a permanent flag at the Darwin cemetery in the Falkland Islands will be conveyed to the Foreign Office, according to the spokesperson for the UK diplomatic representation in Buenos Aires.
Friday, June 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Leiv sails single-handed from Spain; Options were limited for disposal of Ocean 8; Fishing industry 'penalised' by FIG; Dong Bang burns in FOCZ north.
Friday, June 6th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine president denies shopping spree in Rome

The Argentine government “emphatically” denied a publication in the Italian daily Corriere Della Sera, which with “manifest malice” reported about some alleged extravagant shopping of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during her recent visit to Rome for the summit on hunger emergency.
Thursday, June 5th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: suitcase stashed with money case resurfaces

Two Venezuelan citizens linked to the frustrated attempt to illegally introduce a suitcase with 800.000 US dollars to Argentina have an international Interpol arrest warrant following on a request from the Argentine judge who has the case.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ombudsman to mediate in Argentine farmers' conflict

Argentina' ombudsman promised on Tuesday following a meeting with farmers that he would do his best “to channel camp's claims” before the government and help find a solution to the conflict because of the current “social situation” in the country.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Barack Obama is finally confirmed presidential nominee

Barack Obama rocked a Minnesota crowd Tuesday night, making presidential campaign history.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK seeks extension on Falklands mine clearance

THE British Government has sought an extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation to clear anti-personnel mines in the Falklands.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Floating dock for Argentine frigates in Puerto Deseado

Port authorities in the extreme south Patagonian province of Santa Cruz signed an agreement with a Puerto Deseado dry dock for the building of a floating dock for the Argentine Navy.