Politics

Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
USA: Obama, Huckabee win Iowa Caucuses

Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee have won their party caucuses in the US state of Iowa, the first test in the race to choose the candidates for president.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: Birmingham's back!; OTs Minister on three day visit; Memorial reflects historic link with Royal Marines; 'A deep water port for the 21st century - where?; Norway Golden Shears dream for Lee and Jan.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Prime Minister's message:' no doubts over sovereignty'

In his first New Year address to the Falkland Islands, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has restated the commitment of his government to protecting Islanders' right to self-determination.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
DNA test solves riddle over Colombian boy 'hostage'

Results of a DNA test on Friday revealed why leftist rebels failed to deliver this week on their promise to free a 3-year-old boy born in captivity: Little Emmanuel has spent the last two years not in a jungle rebel camp, but in a Bogota foster home.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
“Child of the FARC” frustrates hostages' release in Colombia

DNA samples have been taken from relatives of a woman held by Colombian rebels to try to determine if her young son is in a Bogota foster home.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Former rebel general running for president in Paraguay's election

Paraguayan retired General Lino Cesar Oviedo, recently absolved of charges of uprising in 1996, will register as an official candidate for the coming presidential elections, announced the party that sponsors him the National Union of Ethical Citizens, Unace.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina recalls 175 years of “illegal” occupation of Malvinas

On the 175 year of the illegal British occupation of the Islas Malvinas the Argentine government ratified its sovereignty claims over the Malvinas, South Georgia, South Sandwich and adjoining maritime spaces.
Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Political upheaval in Chile: Interior minister resigns

In the midst of the popularity slump confronted by Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and unrest inside the ruling coalition, Interior Minister (Home Secretary) Belisario Velasco resigned on Thursday, anticipating a third cabinet renewal since the current administration took office.
Wednesday, January 2nd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Pope calls peace 'divine gift' in New Year's mass

Peace is a “divine gift,” Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday in his traditional New Year's Day mass, stressing the role of the family as an agent of peace.
Wednesday, January 2nd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Hostage rescue in Colombia collapses

A Venezuelan-led mission to rescue three hostages, including a 3-year old boy, from leftist rebels in Colombia's jungles fell apart Monday as the guerrillas accused Colombia's military of sabotaging the promised handoff.