Politics

Monday, November 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Royal “Why don't you shut up”, ring-tone hit in Spain & Latam

The King of Spain's undiplomatic outburst at the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez during the recent Ibero-American summit in Chile has become a ring-tone hit across Spain and much of Latinamerica.
Monday, November 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
US optimistic about an agreement on the Doha round

United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab said Monday in Singapore that the Doha round of global trade negotiations is “not dead” and an agreement could be reached in the next 14 months.
Monday, November 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner-Lula: more of the same but with pragmatism

Stating that it had been a most “fructiferous and successful” meeting, but not revealing much else to the press, Argentine elected president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner completed Monday her first overseas visit in Brazil, a strategic ally and partner for Argentina.
Sunday, November 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UK rekindles past foes Antarctic “cooperation spirit”

Chile and Argentina in the coming days will advance on a common strategy to counteract Britain's offshore claims in Antarctica it was confirmed by Argentine Foreign Affairs sources in Buenos Aires, reported the local Sunday press.
Sunday, November 18th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil, top priority for Argentina confirms Cristina Kirchner

Argentine elected president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner this Monday will be visiting Brazil, her first overseas “official” trip, following on an invitation from President Lula da Silva and confirming that “Brazil is a priority relation for Argentine foreign policy”.
Friday, November 16th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Spain downplays incident with Venezuela's Chavez

Spain has sought to end tensions with Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez said he would review his country's ties with Spain. Meeting on Thursday with diplomats and reporters in Madrid Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Spain will defend its interests without more unnecessary gestures.
Friday, November 16th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly ”Penguin News update

Headlines:
'Depart with a lighter heart'; Tourists hosted in Stanley homes; Civil servants' resignations highlight recruitment troubles; Governor congratulates new citizens.
Friday, November 16th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Guess what leaders Bush, Chavez and Castro share?

Brazil and Chile's presidents, Lula da Silva and Michelle Bachelet, are the leaders with the greatest support in Latinamerica according to the results of a public opinion poll from Corporacion Latinobaromentro, released Friday in Santiago de Chile.
Thursday, November 15th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chavez threatens Spanish corporations in Venezuela

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday he would force Spanish businesses to be more accountable due to a spat in which Spanish King Juan Carlos told him to “shut up” during a summit.
Wednesday, November 14th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UK not likely to meet Falklands' mine clearance, says UN

A new report launched Tuesday by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research states that not all countries are on track to meeting the deadline of removing anti-personnel landmines by 2010 and the list includes the United Kingdom for clearance of the Falklands/Malvinas.