Politics

Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US Supreme Court ratifies right to keep handguns

A ban on handguns in Washington DC has been ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. In a 5-4 decision, the justices upheld a lower court ruling striking down the ban. They said individuals had a right to keep handguns for lawful purposes
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
President Kirchner tries to cope with Congress dissidence

The administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is finding it increasingly difficult to retain the congressional majority which should ensure the approval of the sliding export taxes on grains and oilseeds, as sent by the Executive, and which triggered a 103 day conflict with farmers.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Million pounds cost of lost BAS air link; Councillors in New York.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Pope invited to celebrate 30 years of peace in Patagonia

The Chilean Senate reiterated an invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to travel to Chile for the commemoration of a crucial papal mediation in avoiding a war between Chile and Argentina in 1978.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN calls on rich nations to lead in fighting global crises

The world's major industrialized nations must take the lead in efforts to tackle the three interrelated crises of global food insecurity, climate change and development in poor countries, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on the eve of an official trip that will include his participation in next month's G-8 summit in Japan.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Uribe wants new vote in Colombia after reelection challenge

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe told Congress to call a new presidential ballot after a court challenged the law that allowed him to seek re-election in 2006.
Friday, June 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ottawa unhappy with request to delay Falklands mine clearance

SIGNATORIES of the Ottawa Convention are unhappy with the British Government's request for an extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation to clear anti-personnel mines in the Falklands.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivian bitter political dispute on collision course

Bolivian president Evo Morales accused opposition governors on Wednesday of conspiring against his government and insisted he would not yield to conservative pressures to impede him from his plans for the “re-foundation” of the country, one of the poorest of the continent.
Thursday, June 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farmers' conflict: Kirchner group delay tactics in Congress

For third consecutive day the Argentine Lower House Agriculture and Budget committee continued to consider the sliding tax on grain and oilseed exports which triggered a 103 day conflict between farmers and the Kirchner administration.
Wednesday, June 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Paraguay's Senate blocks president's early exit

Paraguay's Senate failed to muster a quorum Tuesday, thereby frustrating President Nicanor Duarte Frutos's bid to resign two months before the end of his term to join that same legislative body.