Politics

Thursday, January 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Two women Colombian hostages to be released Thursday

Colombia's government on Wednesday approved a mission sponsored by Venezuela to free two hostages held by cocaine funded leftist rebels, said a spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Thursday, January 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Freedom at last for FARC hostages in Colombia

Colombian rebels freed two women held hostage for more than five years, handing them over Thursday to Venezuelan officials who flew them to Caracas where a triumphant President Hugo Chavez awaited
Thursday, January 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Former admiral Anaya, Falklands War proponent, dead at 81

Jorge Isaac Anaya, a former Argentine navy chief who was the leading proponent of the past dictatorship's ill-fated 1982 invasion of the Falklands Islands, has died at 81.

Anaya, who suffered a heart attack in 2006 while awaiting court questioning about human rights abuses during military rule, died at home
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Rebound syndrome has Hillary and McCain back on stage

The US presidential race has been left wide open after Hillary Clinton and John McCain both rebounded to win victories in the New Hampshire Tuesday primary. It appeared that Mrs. Clinton's campaign benefited from a surge among women voters, while fewer young voters turned out for Democratic rival Barack Obama.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Morales and dissident governors reach Bolivian unity pact

Bolivian President Evo Morales and provincial governors have agreed to draw up a pact of national unity to prevent the country from splitting apart. Mr Morales and the governors said they want to settle their differences over a new draft constitution and revenues from natural gas exports.
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Bachelet reshuffles cabinet and names political veterans

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet replaced five ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle to steady her embattled government hit by low approval ratings despite strong economic growth.
Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Colombia: no more international humanitarian missions

Colombia will allow no more international missions seeking the release of hostages held by leftist cocaine funded rebels after a Venezuela-led plan dissolved in a flurry of accusations last week, the government announced Monday in Bogota. However FARC said the handover operation is still on and Argentina expressed “dismay” at the Colombian government's attitude.
Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Lula da Silva woos and boosts Brazilian armed forces

Brazil announced this week the creation of an ambitious defense structure, to be deployed in the event of foreign aggression, which includes ten ministries under the command of the Defence ministry, reports O Estado de Sao Paulo.
Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Growing consensus that the “feared US recession” is here

The feared recession in the US economy has already arrived, according to a report from Merrill Lynch. It said that Friday's employment report, which sent shares tumbling worldwide, confirmed that the US is in the first month of a recession.
Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Australian announces first permanent air link to Antarctica

Australia's civil aviation regulators announced on Tuesday they have given final approval for the country's first permanent air link to Antarctica, although it will be for scientists rather than tourists.