12/03/2007
Chavez accuses the US of Plotting to Assassinate Him:
Known for his anti Bush rants, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accused
U.S. administration of being bent on secret plots to assassinate or overthrow
those leaders in Latin America who does not toe its line.
Chavez is on a visit to South American country Bolivia as part of his regional
tour of Latin America to upstage the U.S. President George W. Bush.
Calling for a joint front to defuse such plots, the Venezuelan president,
donning a traditional Andean poncho and a wreath of coca leaves, also accused
the White House of attempts to fuel disunity and divide among the neighbouring
countries in Latin America.
Chavez, who was visiting a military base in the Bolivian capital La Paz,
repeated accusations that" the U.S. embassies are continuing to launch
plans for assassinations and coups in our countries. I accuse the U.S. government
of being behind these plans."
Meanwhile the arch-nemesis of Bush warned that if any thing happens to him
or to his Bolivian ally, President Evo Morales, the U.S. administration
will be solely responsible for that.
On Monday, the Venezuelan leader plans to travel to the Caribbean nations
of Haiti and Jamaica. 12/03/2007
Brush fire hits California south
A brush fire fuelled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry vegetation has
scorched thousands of acres of land in California, prompting the evacuation
of more than 1,200 people.
Courtney Love Sued by Drug rehab centre
Actress and Rock singer Courtney Love is being sued for allegedly failing
to pay a California rehab centre her $181,000 (£92,820) bill.
Argentine ex-military ruler detained
The last of Argentina's military rulers, Reynaldo Bignone, was arrested
after a federal court ordered his detention as part of an investigations
into human rights abuses during the 1976-83 period of military rule. 12/03/2007
Business
US regulators crack down on spam
US stock market regulators have suspended trade in 35 small companies
due to a fraudulent campaign of spam e-mails that hyped up the firms'
stock.
Halliburton to relocate headquarters to Dubai
Halliburton, the energy-services giant formerly headed by US Vice-President
Dick Cheney, is moving its corporate headquarters from Texas to Dubai.
12/03/2007
Entertainment
Boston's vocalist Delp dies at 55
The lead singer for iconic 70's super-group Boston was found dead in
his Atkinson, New Hampshire residence. He was 55.
James Brown laid to rest in Temporary Crypt
The body of late soul legend James Brown has been temporarily laid to
rest in a tomb at the home of one of his daughters in South Carolina,
75 days after he died on Christmas Day (06).
Sports
Canas ends Federer streak
Roger Federer's 41-match winning streak came to an end after he suffered
a shock 7-5 6-2 second-round loss to Argentinian Guillermo Canas at the
Indian Wells Masters.
Murray sweeps past Moodie
Andy Murray made a winning start at the Indian Wells Masters Series
event with a convincing 6-3 6-3 victory over South African Wesley Moodie.
12/03/2007
|
|
|