Politics

Wednesday, August 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Canada reaffirms Arctic presence mapping resources

A major initiative that involves mapping out the geological resources in Canada's Arctic was announced with great media display this week in Ottawa. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said state-of-the-art geological science and technology will be used to map the energy and mineral potential of the North.
Tuesday, August 26th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands Government renews Legislative Council website

The Falkland Islands Government has launched a new website - www.falklands.gov.fk/legco - which provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of the Legislative Council and the workings of the Government.
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama tells Latam he'll act as partner, “not as a savior”

White House Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama is proposing a drastic change in US policy towards Latinamerica turning it into an “active policy” which includes Venezuela and Cuba, said the US Senator main advisor for the region.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia strikers plan gas supply cuts to neighbor countries

Bolivian president Evo Morales has ordered the Army to protect oil and gas installations amid growing protests from gas producing provinces which are demanding the full return of oil taxes.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Time is running out” warn impatient Argentine farmers

Under the banner of “time is running out” Argentine farm leaders gathered in a rally to call for action from President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration or they will be forced to resume the protests that they staged for four months until mid-July and that forced the government to roll back higher grain export duties.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Formidable challenge and countdown to London 2012 Games

The Olympic Games have drawn to a close with a glittering ceremony inside Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium. Spectacular fireworks kicked off the proceedings, while a beautifully choreographed drumming and dancing display recalled the opening ceremony.
Sunday, August 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador's Correa inching closer to pass new constitution

Thousands marched on Saturday to back Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa who public opinion polls show is inching closer to winning a September 28 vote to pass a new constitution that would expand the Executive's authority.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine/Chilean military exercise in Comodoro Rivadavia

Argentina and Chile ended on Friday a five day military exercise under the name of “Aurora Austral II” which took place in the Argentine Patagonian city of Comodoro Rivadariva with the purpose of confidence building and establishing closer links between the two countries armed forces.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Vazquez celebrates in Israel, Uruguay Independence Day

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vazquez will be celebrating his country's independence day, August 25, in Israel, the first leg of a three country tour (Switzerland and South Korea) he is visiting with a high level official and business delegation.
Saturday, August 23rd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US Candidate Obama picks Sen Joe Biden as running-mate

US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has announced that Joe Biden will be his running mate in November's election.