Politics

Wednesday, April 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
After muscle display, Kirchners and farmers seem ready to talk

A huge political rally set up by the Argentine government with the support of friendly organizations in the heart of Buenos Aires was the Tuesday stage for President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to accuse striking farmers of cutting food supplies to cities and rekindling ghosts of the recent past.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Malvinas Veterans' Day commemoration moved to Air base

On the 26th anniversary of the beginning of the Falkland Islands conflict, (April 2, 1982), Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will head the main commemoration which is remembered as the Day of the Malvinas veteran and the fallen in the Islands war.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Visiting European MPs upbeat over talks with Mercosur

A delegation of European Union Members of Parliament met Wednesday in Buenos Aires with the Mercosur Commission of Permanent Representatives in anticipation of the EU/Latinamerica and Caribbean leaders' summit scheduled for next month in Lima, Peru.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers agree on a 30 day truce and dialogue

Argentine farmers on Wednesday decided to suspend three-weeks of strikes and road blocks aimed at reducing additional export tariffs on oil seeds and grains, calling for a 30-day truce and talks with the government.
Wednesday, April 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Will UK demand hydrocarbons income from the Falklands?

Will the United Kingdom demand an income from any revenues from hydrocarbons found around the Falkland Islands, was a question asked of a British Minister at the current enquiry into the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's management of British Overseas Territories.
Tuesday, April 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Farmers continue conflict; Kirchners organize rally

Argentine striking farmers confirmed on Monday that their massive protest will continue until next Wednesday following the announcement of government measures and a speech from President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
Tuesday, April 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Twenty-six years on: Malvinas landings to be remembered

The main memorial ceremony marking the 26th anniversary of the Argentine landings on the Malvinas is to be held today at 12.30 at Plaza San Martín in downtown Buenos Aires. Expected to speak is retired Admiral Carlos Busser, who led the landings.
Tuesday, April 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' MPA updates defenses on “Hesko” Iraq design

Four hundred personnel at the Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant (MPA) spent last week out on the ground laying barbed wire and building defensive positions around the airfield.
Tuesday, April 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ministry of Defence praises RAF on its 90th anniversary

Britain's Under Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for Veterans at the Ministry of Defence Derek Twigg paid tribute to the Royal Air Force on its 90th anniversary praising the “professionalism and bravery” of all the men and women who have served in the RAF since April first 1918.
Monday, March 31st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Confusion and threats in Argentine farmers' conflict

Argentine farmers and government representatives are set to meet again this Monday for another round of talks in spite of a resumption of road blocks and threats of use of public force to clear the way for trucks loaded with perishable goods.