Politics

Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands denies any arrangements for SAR pilot Prince William

Falkland Islands deputy governor Paul Martinez described British press reports on Prince William doing part of his 18 month RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) course in the South Atlantic Islands (claimed by Argentina) as speculation and not correct.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine governors call for lower taxes on farm exports

Cordoba and Santa Fe, two big farming provinces in Argentina, are calling on the federal government to suspend crop export taxes for three to six months to help farmers in the face of the worst drought in decades.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
National holiday to celebrate Venezuela's Chavez ten-year rule

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared a national holiday to mark his 10 years in power. The capital, Caracas, was quieter than usual, as workers and children stayed away from offices and schools.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
French minister warns of more social unrest in Europe

With the rising threat of further job cuts and economic contraction Europe faces the risk of more social unrest unless measures are taken to quickly tackle the global economic crisis, France's finance minister says. Christine Lagarde said trust in the financial system needs to be restored.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Prince William and Falklands: no decision taken says MoD

Confirming what was advanced by Mercopress, the UK Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday “no decision has been taken to post Prince Williams to the Falklands”, following news in the British press which caused a strong reaction from Argentina that has sovereignty claims over the South Atlantic islands.
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Endurance to be loaded for trip to UK February 20th

The process of returning the ill-fated Royal Navy Ice Patrol HMS Endurance to the United Kingdom for repair is expected to start at the end of February, according to reports from the radio station of the Falkland Islands where she is currently anchored.
Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Prince William as SAR pilot could spend time in Falklands

Prince William, second in line to the British throne, could spend up to three months in the Falkland Islands as part of his 18-month RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) course which theoretically ends later this year.
Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Obama rings Chilean president and invites her to visit US

Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has been invited to visit the United States in the coming months by her counterpart Barack Obama. The two leaders had a long telephone conference and analyzed bilateral relations and exchanged ideas about the regional and world situation, according to the Chilean Executive.
Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Colombian guerrillas release 4 hostages; Tuesday next stage

A Colombian soldier and three police officers were released from captivity by Marxist guerrillas Sunday night, completing the first stage of a three-step release of hostages
Monday, February 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Nicaraguan president Ortega abides by IMF requirements

Nicaragua's president Daniel Ortega has taken the oath to the new four members of the Central Bank board, one of the conditions demanded by the IMF to sign a three year support and monitor financial program.