Politics

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.
Friday, May 30th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN praises adoption of convention on cluster munitions

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed on Friday the adoption of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Dublin, and encouraged States to ratify the new agreement.
Thursday, May 29th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine farmers and government exchange threats & accusations

The Argentine 78 day conflict between farmers and government over tax policies seems on track to an inevitable collision following the latest events with moderates on both sides continuing to loose ground.