Politics

Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - 06:33 UTC
Argentine group insists with Falklands’ self determination and sharing natural resources

A group of Argentine intellectuals, academics and free-thinkers have criticized President Cristina Fernandez government strategy of confronting the UK on the Malvinas Islands sovereignty dispute and called for dialogue that guarantees the self determination of the Falkland Islanders.
Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - 05:14 UTC
Mujica says presence of Prince William in Malvinas is not a ‘nice’ gesture

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica said that the presence of Prince William, heir to the British Crown, in the Malvinas Islands is a gesture “not at all nice” and called for the dispute with Argentina not to become military because it’s no good for anybody, least for the region.
Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - 04:51 UTC
Protesting police take over main provincial station in the north of Argentina

Rioting police in the north of Argentina took over their main communications centre in Posadas, capital of the province of Misiones as they claimed for better working conditions and a salary hike. Likewise, the policemen requested to be allowed to unionize their men.
Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - 04:40 UTC
Two-day mourning in Argentina over the train accident; UK condolences

Argentine President Cristina Fernández issued a two day mourning period over the train accident in one of Buenos Aires main stations which left 50 people dead and 676 injured.
Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - 04:30 UTC
Wife of former PM Blair began legal action over hacking of her private phone

The wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has begun legal action over the alleged interception of her private phone messages, her lawyer said on Wednesday, making her the latest public figure to be drawn into a hacking scandal that has shaken the country's media.
Thursday, February 23rd 2012 - 04:25 UTC
Doubts about Chavez true health condition re-surface as he leaves for surgery in Cuba

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez imminent departure for more cancer surgery in Cuba has thrown his re-election campaign into uncertainty and once again shaken the populist leader's passionate supporters.
Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 - 18:19 UTC
Train crash in Buenos Aires leaves 49 dead and at least 600 injured

At least 49 people were killed and 600 injured after a train crashed early Wednesday morning while pulling into one of Buenos Aires main railway stations, city officials confirmed.
Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 - 17:33 UTC
Brazil and Uruguay with the most expensive per capita Legislative branch

Uruguay has the second most expensive per capita Legislative branch and also as a percentage of the government’s overall expenditure, although Uruguayan lawmakers earn half their best paid neighbours in Brazil, according to reports in the Montevideo press.
Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 - 17:21 UTC
Royal Navy orders four 37.000 tons tankers to support renewed surface fleet and attack submarines

A new generation of 37.000-tons tankers has been ordered for the Royal Navy fleet, the MoD announced Wednesday. The new Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) tankers will maintain the Royal Navy’s ability to refuel at sea and will provide fuel to warships and task groups.
Wednesday, February 22nd 2012 - 16:33 UTC
Cameron reaffirms to Rajoy 30.000 Gibraltarians right to self determination

Britain will not negotiate with Spain on the question of sovereignty over Gibraltar without the approval of the colony's residents, Premier David Cameron said this week during a visit by Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.