Rush hour delay in Argentina, violence erupts

Frustrated workers in Argentina revolted Friday after a commuter train was delayed, costing them a day of pay. Militant members of the Workers Party are said to have orchestrated the destructive chaos by...

Akhil is India’s best boxer: Cuban coach

"Cuban boxing coach B.I Fernandez feels that Indian boxing has come of age with the mushrooming talent that was on display at Beijing Olympics 2008.He rates Akhil Kumar as the best boxer in India today, ahead of bronze medalist Vijender Kumar."

Argentine farmers block exports of grain and meat

Thousands of Argentine farmers have made a deal to suspend the export of grain and meat, in an ongoing dispute with the government over taxes."The farmers said they would not take their goods to market between...

Dominican leader wins third term

President Leonel Fernandez has been re-elected in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes defeat."Miguel Vargas Maldonado conceded after early results confirmed exit poll predictions giving the...

Dominican President Claims Re-Election Victory

Following a violent run-up to the election, the president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernandez, has claimed victory and re-election for a third term in office."The campaign chief of Leonel Fernandez, the...

Argentine farmers end strike

After 16 days, Argentina's farmers have ended their strike against export tax hikes and have opened up the floor for dialogue."The country's four big farming organizations-enterprises, Argentine Rural Society (SRA), Coninagro, Argentine Rural Confederations (CRA) and...

Chavez, colleagues, to launch rival bank to IMF, World Bank

"Host President Nestor Kirchner is to be joined by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, a major actor in forming the bank, and presidents Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil; Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay; Rafael Correa of Ecuador; Nicanor Duarte Frutos of Paraguay; and Evo...

Venezuela's Chavez lobbies South America

"Chavez met with Argentine President Nestor Kirchner after signaling Venezuela plans to acquire up to $1 billion in Argentine bonds in installments - the latest in a series of deals cementing ties between the allies. "This is an important deal, highly important for our...

US 'arrogant and stupid' in Iraq - BBC News

" Mr Fernandez said failure in Iraq would be a regional disaster A senior US state department official has said that the US has shown "arrogance and stupidity" in Iraq. Alberto Fernandez made the remarks during an interview with Arabic television station al-Jazeera. The state...

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