Politics

Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Colombian rebels announce liberation of three hostages

Colombian rebels announced Tuesday they will release three hostages, including Clara Rojas, kidnapped in 2002 alongside French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt, and her son born in captivity, a Cuban news agency said.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands outlines Plan 2008-12 with nine key “themes”

A draft Islands Plan 2008-12, setting out the Falkland Islands government's ambitions and promises for the next five years, has been issued for consultation with the community and stakeholders.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands praises British Foreign Office

Falklands'Councillor Mike Summers has praised the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for their “unwavering message” on sovereignty.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Russia's Putin named “Person of the Year” by Time magazine

Time magazine named President Vladimir Putin its person of the year Wednesday, in recognition of the Russian leader's role in making Moscow “a critical linchpin of the 21st century.”
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Néstor Kirchner's debut as former Argentine president

Former Argentine president Néstor Kirchner spoke yesterday at a rally organized by workers of state-run water company Aysa of the death of former coast guard officer Héctor Febres, the suitcase-gate scandal and Argentina's relationship with the United States. This is his first public appearance since leaving office on December 10.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
France willing to take in Colombian FARC prisoners

France is willing to admit imprisoned Colombian guerrillas as part of a deal to secure the release of hostages held in the South American country, the French prime minister said Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
RFA Gold Rover in mid Atlantic medical rescue operation

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Gold Rover has been involved in the urgent re-supply of drugs and medical stores to the isolated volcanic island of Tristan Da Cunha after having been earlier re-tasked from her maritime Security and support duties in the Atlantic to provide assistance.
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
US press harshly criticizes Chilean presidential hopeful

An influential The Washington Post columnist criticized José Miguel Insulza last Friday, questioning the increasingly clear presidential ambitions of the Chilean secretary general of the Organization of America States (OAS).
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
La Nacion supports Uruguay in bilateral pulp mill dispute

Buenos Aires daily La Nacion Sunday edition comes strongly in support of Uruguay's position and conduct, --so far--, in the pulp mills controversy with Argentina and describes incoming President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner reference to the issue during her inaugural speech before Congress as “untimely”.
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Crucial Brazilian support and loans for embattled Morales

Brazil's government managed energy firm Petrobras announced plans on Monday to invest up to one billion US dollars in Bolivia to increase natural gas production and look for new reserves of the fuel.