Politics

Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 13:27 UTC
All Honduran parties are calling on Hondurans to vote next Sunday

Honduran presidential candidates wrapped up their electoral campaigns on Sunday with massive rallies calling on followers and “all Hondurans” to vote next November 29th when a new president, congress, and municipal officials will be elected.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 11:32 UTC
US honeymoon with President Obama rapidly eroding: approval drops below 50%

United States President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50% in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 11:26 UTC
Palestinian president received with full honours in Brazil and Argentina

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived at Buenos Aires Sunday evening g for a diplomatic trip that includes a meeting with Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on Monday.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 11:22 UTC
Iranain President begins controversial visit to Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected Monday in Brasilia as part of a five nation tour to Africa and South America to boost ties with Latinamerica's biggest economy and a rare backer of Tehran's right to develop a nuclear programme.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 11:17 UTC
Regional conflicts call for urgent meeting of South American Defence council

The Union of South American nations, Unasur, Defence Council will be holding an extraordinary meeting next Friday to address several serious problems involving country members announced the Ecuadorian Foreign Affairs ministry that will be hosting the event in the capital Quito.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 11:12 UTC
Chavez calls Venezuelans to join Bolivarian Militia; 300 Russian tanks on the way

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced the arrival of a shipment of 300 Russian tanks and armoured vehicles and ordered the members of the ruling party, United Socialist party of Venezuela, PSUV, to join the militia and armed groups.
Monday, November 23rd 2009 - 11:06 UTC
Chile was next target after Falklands in 1982, admits Argentine Brigadier

The last Argentine dictatorship headed by General Leopoldo Fortunato Galtieri had plans to attack Chile following the invasion and recovery of the disputed Falklands/Malvinas Islands in 1982 revealed on Sunday the former chief of the Argentine Air Force at the time, Brigadier Basilio Lami Dozo.
Sunday, November 22nd 2009 - 15:41 UTC
Senate healthcare vote clears the way for formal debate to begin

The US Senate has narrowly voted to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul the country's healthcare.
Saturday, November 21st 2009 - 11:20 UTC
Venezuelan government takes over four private banks

The Venezuelan government has taken over four private banks in the country for what it described as their incompliance with regulations.
Saturday, November 21st 2009 - 09:04 UTC
Mercosur has top performing and worst performing presidents

Two presidents from Mercosur countries figure among the leaders with the highest approval ratings in the Americas while the other two are at the opposite end.