Politics

Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
White House/Senate deal on immigration and border security

The White House and key senators agreed Thursday to reshape United States immigration laws and give millions of illegal immigrants' legal status, a compromise that carries heavy potential risks because it still must pass the test of approval.
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands appoints tax expert new Attorney General

The Falkland Islands Government officially announced Wednesday the appointment of Mr David Pickup as its new Attorney General.
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Book on British contribution to Magallanes development

A book on the British migration contribution to the development of Magallanes region in the extreme south of Chile, was formally presented this week in Valaparaíso by the author, barrister and historian Mateo Martinic.
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Menem confirms friendly separation from wife Bolocco

Following paparazzi photos showing a former Chilean beauty queen sun basking topless in Miami next to an Italian friend, her husband former Argentine President Carlos Menem admitted he has separated from his wife, reported this week the Chilean and Argentine press
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
'Useful conversation' in Stanley for Argentine Families

Plans for the projected visit to the Falkland Islands in November of up to eight hundred Argentineans took a step forward in Stanley on Wednesday when Leandro de la Colina had what he described as a ”useful conversation' with four of the eight elected members of the local government.
Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Baroness Thatcher opens Falklands' war anniversary exhibition

Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opened Tuesday an exhibition at the Imperial War Museum North in London to mark the 25 anniversary of the Falklands War. The 81 year old Baroness oversaw the 74 days conflict in 1982 which repelled Argentina's attempt to take over the Islands.
Tuesday, May 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Controversy marks Malvinas exhibition in Buenos Aires

Controversy marked the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the Malvinas war 25th anniversary when a group of war veterans staked a soldier-manikin to the ground, an action rejected by next of kin who protested to Argentina's Minister of Defence and abandoned the opening ceremony.
Monday, May 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pope ends visit criticizing Marxism and neo-liberalism policies

Pope Benedict XVI ended Sunday his five day visit to Brazil with a strong speech to Latinamerican cardinals and bishops criticising “authoritarian governments” and condemning the growing gap between rich and poor in the region.
Monday, May 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Riverboat-style cruise with 200 pax has to be rescued off Alaska

The riverboat-style cruise ship “Empress of the North” that ran aground off the Alaska coast has finally reached Juneau Monday afternoon. She arrived with a US Coast Guard escort about ten hours after it became grounded early morning.
Monday, May 14th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
OAS willing to sponsor dialogue with Cuba

The Organization of American States, OAS, Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza discarded the possibility of Venezuela abandoning the institution and underlined he favored the opening of dialogue with Cuba.