Politics

Wednesday, May 2nd 2012 - 05:16 UTC
Argentina recalls Air Force Malvinas’ baptism of fire; promises “utmost respect for Islanders”

Defence Minister Arturo Puricelli assured that the Argentina government will reiterate its claims over the UK militarization at the Malvinas Islands and highlighted the backing of Latin American countries in the struggle fight for sovereignty over the archipelago.
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012 - 05:07 UTC
Bolivia seizes Spanish owned power company, but promises fair compensation

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced on Tuesday the expropriation of Spain’s Red Eléctrica Española (REE) shares at a power transmission company in Bolivia and ordered the Army to take over the firm's headquarters.
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012 - 04:58 UTC
Argentina UN Security Council non permanent member starting January 2013

Argentina received support across Latin America and the Caribbean to become the non-permanent representative for the region at the UN Security Summit for the 2013-2014 period the Foreign Ministry informed on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012 - 04:53 UTC
Romney’ foreign policy statesman resigns hounded by anti-gay conservatives

Republican Mitt Romney's foreign policy spokesman, Richard Grenell, has resigned after only a brief stint on Romney's presidential campaign.
Wednesday, May 2nd 2012 - 04:51 UTC
Occupy Wall Street protestors celebrate May Workers Day through out the US

Occupy Wall Street protesters gathered outside banks, meditated in public parks and staged anti-corporate song-and-dance routines on Tuesday in a May Day bid around the United States to revive a movement that triggered nationwide protests last year against economic injustice.
Monday, April 30th 2012 - 23:54 UTC
Chavez signs labour bill and leaves for Cuba to continue radiation treatment

Clutching a crucifix and holding back tears, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez on Monday appeared live on television for the first time in 17 days, saying he was counting on Christ for help as he returns to Cuba for more cancer treatment.
Monday, April 30th 2012 - 12:06 UTC
University anniversary focus on Falklands

The remarkable recovery of the Falklands Islands from the 1982 invasion and the Islanders’ impressive achievements since have been given valuable publicity at a three-day conference at Kent University in the United Kingdom marking the 30th anniversary. It was attended by a distinguished group of academics, military commanders, journalists, and three former governors, Alan Huckle, David Tatham and Howard Pearce.
Monday, April 30th 2012 - 09:21 UTC
Obama jokes about Romney, Congress and Secret Service at press dinner

President Barack Obama poked fun at his likely presidential rival Mitt Romney and Republican opponents in Congress, including a dig at Romney's treatment of a pet dog, at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Monday, April 30th 2012 - 09:17 UTC
Hollande anticipates victory over Sarkozy-Merkel and their strict austerity plan

Socialist candidate Francois Hollande has claimed his campaign for the French presidency has forced German chancellor Angela Merkel to shift her thinking and accept the need for new measures to boost economic growth.
Monday, April 30th 2012 - 07:42 UTC
Argentine Air Force never recovered its Malvinas war operational capacity

Top Argentine Air Force officers admitted that since the Malvinas war the force never recovered its operational capacity, but in spite of the shortcomings and budget cuts the new generations of military pilots are completing their training and flying hours ‘normally’ even when the press reported to the contrary.