Politics

Thursday, July 31st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Memorial service at wreck of River Plate Battle HMS Exeter

HMS Kent, one of the Royal Navy's most modern warships, looked back at history as she remembered one of her illustrious World War II predecessors last Sunday. The Portsmouth based frigate, currently undertaking tasking in the Far East, laid wreaths over the recently found wreck of cruiser HMS Exeter during a ceremony attended by the British Ambassador to Indonesia, veterans and descendants of the sinking and the diver who discovered the wreck.
Thursday, July 31st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Appointment of FIDC General Manager

David Waugh has been appointed as the new permanent General Manager of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation.
Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile-Australia sign comprehensive free trade agreement

Chilean Foreign Minister Alejandro Foxley is currently in Australia today and on Wednesday will be signing in Canberra a Free Trade Agreement, plus another battery of accords with Australian authorities.
Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Controversial first shipment of US beef arrives in South Korea

The first shipment of United States beef under a controversial import deal arrived in South Korea on Tuesday, officials said, amid lingering public concerns over mad cow disease.
Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Pinochet's daughter seeks office in Chile politics

The eldest daughter of Chile's former leader Augusto Pinochet is to run for a seat in municipal elections in October.
Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farm leaders become most popular figures in Argentina

Argentine farm leaders involved in the recent stand off with the administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner have soared in public opinion consideration according to the latest survey released this week in Buenos Aires by Giacobe and Associates.
Wednesday, July 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers reject gov. attempts to divide them

Argentine farmers' organizations have anticipated that they will only meet with government officials as a group and reject efforts to divide them. The warning follows statements from Argentina's new Agriculture minister who argued the liaison committee lacks “representativeness” hinting he would talk to each farm association on an individual basis.
Tuesday, July 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Paraguay's incoming government reiterates support for Mercosur

Paraguay is not planning to abandon Mercosur “in spite of the overall disappointment because we have received no advantages” said the incoming Foreign Affairs minister of president elect Fernando Lugo.
Tuesday, July 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN General Assembly president visits South America

General Assembly President Srdjan Kerim left Monday night to Latin America for a three-country visit that will focus on issues ranging from climate change and financing for development to counter-terrorism efforts and advancing reform of the United Nations.
Tuesday, July 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN outgoing chief of missions says “force does matter”

The days of United Nations missions fielding only unarmed observers are long past, according to the outgoing head of the world body's peacekeeping operations, who said on Tuesday that peacekeepers need to be able to wield force to get respect and make a difference.