Politics

Monday, June 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US looses to Brazil appeal on cotton subsidies dispute

The United States has lost its final appeal in a billion US dollar trade dispute with Brazil over subsidies to US cotton growers. A World Trade Organisation appeal panel upheld on Monday a ruling from December that found the US had breached trade rules over its subsidies to cotton farmers.
Monday, June 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chilean ruling coalition cringes and leaders call for unity

Leaders from the Chilean coalition that has ruled since the return of democracy in 1990 warned that a setback in the coming municipal elections of next October could clear the way for a possible conservative victory in the 2009 presidential election.
Sunday, June 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Regional conflicts and food prices in OAS assembly agenda

The 38th General Assembly of the Organization of American States, OAS, opened this weekend in Colombia and although the motive of the meeting is “Youth and democratic values”, more pressing issues will have to be addressed by the gathering.
Sunday, June 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Tracking satellite for Chilean military and civilian use

Chile's Defence Ministry will be deciding in the coming days the acquisition of a satellite, dual purpose, military and civilian which is estimated would cost in the range of 70 million US dollars, according to military sources in Santiago.
Sunday, June 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil promotes drastic cuts in regional air fares

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency which controls commercial flights policy in the country announced it will authorize discounts of up to 80% on plane tickets to destinations within South America.
Sunday, June 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN praises World Bank funding to tackle food crisis

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the 1.2 billion US dollars in funding from the World Bank to help tackle the global food crisis that has emerged in recent months.
Friday, May 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
China: “alternative sources” for Argentine soybeans

China is looking for “alternative sources” for the purchase of soy since Argentina is rapidly becoming a “non reliable” supplier, according to the Financial Times.
Friday, May 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Meaningless” tax changes rejected by Argentine farmers

The Argentine government unilaterally modified on Thursday the controversial soy and grain export tax system, which has sparked a serious almost 80 days conflict with farmers and a serious political crisis.
Friday, May 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines: Where was FIG action on oil spill asks Falklands Conservation?;Balancing budget is 'ever more difficult'; Ferry sails south; Holiday credit going?; TV/radio no charge.
Friday, May 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
First time photos of “uncontacted” tribe in Amazon jungle

One of the world's few un-contacted Amazonian tribes has been photographed from the air with images released on Thursday showing members in striking red body paint holding bows and arrows.