15/03/2012 | Argentina

'Gov't will sanction banks, companies and funds backing Malvinas illegal oil drills,' Timerman

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman gave a press conference announcing sanctions against banks and companies that partner with and/or finance oil companies conducting oil drills in Malvinas Islands. This in hand, the Argentine government took another step in the late diplomatic cross-fire with the UK over the sovereignty of the Malvinas, Sandwich, and South Georgia islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.

15/03/2012 | Economy

IDB loan

15/03/2012 | Latin America

Illegal gold miners riot in Peru’s Amazon

15/03/2012 | World

IMF approves 28 billion euro bailout for Greece

The International Monetary Fund today approved a 28 billion euro ($36.7 billion) bailout for Greece, part of a broader international rescue package for the debt-strapped euro zone member.

15/03/2012 | Economy

IMF to close its Argentina office

15/03/2012 | Latin America

Joining hands for peace

15/03/2012 | World

Karzai calls for NATO to leave villages

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai called for NATO troops to leave Afghan villages after 16 civilians died in a shooting rampage by a US soldier, underscoring Afghan fury over the massacre and clouding US exit plans.

15/03/2012 | Sports

Knicks win big in coach Woodson's debut

Mike Woodson did not have long to wait for his first win as new coach of the New York Knicks as his team trampled the Portland Trail Blazers 121-79 at Madison Square Garden to end a six-game losing streak.

15/03/2012 | Sports

Kobe, Bynum double trouble for Grizzlies

15/03/2012 | Argentina

Labour Ministry issues mandatory conciliation in coach strike

The Labour Ministry issued a mandatory conciliation after the meeting held with UTA transport workers's union authorities and transport companies representatives following the strike held on Thursday due to wage claims. The mandatory conciliation will be enforced for ten days 'to guarante bus services.'