Politics

Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lord Pym's major and controversial part in Falklands' war

As Foreign Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's War Cabinet, Francis Pym played a major and controversial part in the conduct of the Falklands War and particularly in the various peace proposals seeking a settlement to avoid conflict.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
OAS observers for Paraguayan election; former bishop leads

The Organization of American States, OAS, will be sending 50 observers to the coming Paraguayan general elections next April 20, announced on Sunday the head of an OAS delegation currently visiting the country.
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Potential “cold war” with Russia over the Arctic in EU agenda

Climate change could lead Europe into a conflict with Russia, according to a report from Europe's foreign policy leaders. The report won't be officially presented to the European Council until Friday, but it's already all over the media.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez “happy” wirh regional summit and urges Latam unity

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said the “happy” end to the regional crisis with Colombia should boost unity in Latin America.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Spain: 35 m. voters decide between Zapatero & Rajoy

Polls have opened in Spain as the country's 35 million eligible voters decide whether to return the ruling Socialists to power.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Obama wins Wyoming Democratic caucus with 59% of the vote

Barack Obama on Saturday night comfortably won caucuses in the western US state of Wyoming, as the Illinois senator sought to regain momentum in the race for the Democratic nomination after defeats to rival Hillary Clinton in Texas and Ohio last week.
Sunday, March 9th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
As tensions ease, Chavez reopens embassy in Colombia

Venezuela said Sunday that it is reopening its embassy in Colombia and will allow back Colombian diplomats expelled last week by President Hugo Chavez in a crisis sparked by a cross-border Colombian attack on rebels in Ecuador.
Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Andean countries shake hands; hope for hostages' release

The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia shook hands on Friday at the Rio Group regional summit, marking the end of a diplomatic crisis in the Andean region and the opening of a fresh start in an area plagued by irregular forces.

The crisis had been triggered by a cross-border raid by Colombian troops into Ecuador to attack FARC rebels and kill their number two leader.
Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil's independence bicentennial launched in Rio do Janeiro

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva inaugurated Friday an exhibition at Rio's Historical Museum, “New World, New Empire,” and met visiting Portuguese President Anibal Antonio Cavaco Silva marking the beginning of the country's bicentennial celebrations.
Saturday, March 8th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Margaret Thatcher in hospital and in stable condition

Former British Primer Minister Baroness Thatcher, 82, is said to be in a stable condition after being admitted to hospital for medical tests. A spokeswoman for St Thomas's Hospital in London said she was expected to stay in on Friday night under observation.