Politics

Sunday, March 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Colombia's FARC number 2 killed in Ecuador border clash

The number 2 commander of Colombian guerrillas Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia has been killed in combat Saturday, the government said, describing the action “as the biggest blow so far” to FARC.
Sunday, March 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez warns Colombia about war following FARC raid

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has warned Colombia that a strike against the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces, (FARC), rebel group inside Venezuela like that in Ecuador on Saturday could start a war.
Sunday, March 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Opposition compares Bolivian situation with Yugoslavia

Opposition leaders in Bolivia warned of a “fractured country” and accused President Evo Morales of leading Bolivia in the footsteps of Yugoslavia while calling for “civil resistance” in those provinces that openly reject the constitutional reforms to be voted next May.
Sunday, March 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
By air or by sea, Malvinas war next of kin visit confirmed

The Malvinas war next of kin visit to the Falkland Islands for the inauguration of the monument at the Argentine cemetery has been confirmed by the main authorities in Argentina and the Falklands. The discussion now is whether the 600 to 800 visitors will arrive in the Falklands by air of by sea.
Saturday, March 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean president scheduled to visit Great Britain in April

The busy international agenda for Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and her Foreign Affaire minister Alejandro Foxley includes hosting Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Italian president Giorgio Napolitano in March and visiting Great Britain in April.
Saturday, March 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Charles and Wills to welcome Harry from Afghanistan

The Prince of Wales and Prince William will greet Prince Harry on his return from Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Saturday, March 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Rev. Moon-allied group hosts Bush brother in Paraguay

Neil Bush, younger brother of U.S. President George W. Bush, called on Paraguay's president as the guest of a business federation founded by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon.
Friday, February 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Healines: In the drink; Cheap flights for vets; Planning for Argentine visit; Budget deliberations out in the open?; Desire announces farm-in deal; Foreign Affairs committee here next month; Corinthian II leads week of cruising.
Friday, February 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Raul Castro's Cuba signs binding human rights covenants

Cuba signed on Thursday two legally binding human rights agreements at the United Nations in New York just days after Raul Castro was sworn in as the new president. The covenants - part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - commit Cuba to freedom of expression and association, and the right to travel, which Fidel Castro long opposed.
Friday, February 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US nuclear carrier in exercise with Brazil and Argentine navies

Nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington, one of the world's most impressive man-o-war and three other US Navy units will be participating in joint exercises with the navies from Brazil and Argentina along the coast of Rio do Janeiro, reports Correio Braziliense Friday edition.