Politics

Monday, April 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Protesting teachers bring Argentina to a near standstill

Argentina was brought to a near standstill on Monday amid protests over the killing of a teacher in the Patagonian province of Neuquen during a protest clash last week.
Monday, April 9th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
New attempt, this time in India, to end Doha Round deadlock

Four leading trade powers will meet Wednesday in New Delhi, India for two days of potentially make-or-break talks to end a deadlock in the Doha Round of global trade negotiations.
Sunday, April 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pulp mills dispute: picketers preparing new timetable

One of the three week long blockades by environmentalists and activists along the Argentine-Uruguayan fluvial border was lifted Sunday mid day, a second is expected to follow mid night and the third could continue for an indefinite period, according to the latest news from the area.
Sunday, April 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine provinces teachers' dispute spills nationwide

Argentina's two main unionized labor organizations have declared a strike for Monday following the death of a teacher who was hit by a tear gas canister during a teachers' protest march last Wednesday in the Patagonian province of Neuquén.
Saturday, April 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela, assuming chair of OAS Permanent Council

Venezuela's Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Jorge Valero, assumed the chairmanship of the Permanent Council and talked about the need for deeper conceptual and institutional change within the hemispheric organization.
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Morales: Following Chavez or own path?

Rewrite the constitution: check. Redistribute idle land: check. Rail against U.S. imperialism: check. Nationalize the phone company: check.
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pope commences annual Holy Week ceremonies

Pope Benedict XVI bathed the feet of 12 laymen at a Rome basilica in a Holy Thursday tradition symbolizing humility, as he kept up an intense schedule of public ceremonies that will culminate on Easter.
Friday, April 6th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
One injured in protest against Botnia plant

One person was injured yesterday amid scuffles between police and a group of demonstrators who attempted to block the port terminal of the Buquebus ferry company in the Buenos Aires city neighbourhood of Puerto Madero. The protest is against the Finnish Botnia pulp plant being built in Uruguay.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
The hardest decision; University fees reduction may have sting in tail; Man dies after 2nd 'jump ship'; Measured' response to flag; Tomorrow is Good Friday.
Thursday, April 5th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine protest sparks clashes

Police in the Argentine province of Neuquen have used tear gas for a second day against teachers protesting over pay and working conditions.