South American ash cloud causes major disruptions

Last Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011, 08:57

Volcanic ash "is very abrasive for plane engines, and could result in very serious complications”.

Volcanic ash cloud disrupts South America flights

Last Updated: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 00:49

A vast cloud of ash spewing from a Chilean volcano disrupted air travel across much of South America, as heavy rains around the eruption site prompted fears of mudslides.

`South America is priority for Brazil`s foreign policy`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 13:34

Dilma Rousseff said another priority for Brazil is its ties with BRICS.

South American drug gangs funding al Qaeda terrorists: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 09:32

Islamic rebels provide armed security escorts for drug traffickers.

New fish species `discovered`

Last Updated: Friday, December 10, 2010, 13:13

Marine biologists claim to have discovered three new fish species in South America.

South America backs Spain-Portugal 2018 World Cup bid

Last Updated: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 11:57

South America will vote for the Spain-Portugal bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals when FIFA holds its election on Dec. 2, Conmebol`s general secretary Eduardo Deluca said.

South America dominant as Europeans struggle

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 17:41

The powerhouses of European football are struggling to make an impact at the World Cup but amid their woes South American teams are building up a formidable record.

Martinique, Guiana reject autonomy from France

Last Updated: Monday, January 11, 2010, 12:56

Martinique and French Guiana voted massively against more autonomy for their French overseas departments, fearful a change of status would lead to less generous financial support from Paris.

Rio urges IOC to award Olympics to South America

Last Updated: Friday, October 2, 2009, 18:19

Rio de Janeiro delivered a passionate appeal for South America to be awarded the Olympics for the first time.

Gaddafi, Chavez promote Africa-South America ties

Last Updated: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 11:32

Muammar Gaddafi and Hugo Chavez urged nearly 30 leaders from throughout Africa and South America on Saturday to form a strong intercontinental alliance to make the two regions a new global power.

Venezuelan Prez promotes closer Africa-South America ties

Last Updated: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 16:09

Some 30 African and South American leaders are seeking to build on their alliances at a summit that gives Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez a chance to extend his influence across the Atlantic.

S America meeting ends amid deadlock

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 11:39

A meeting of South American ministers ended without a consensus due in part to reservations from Colombia after a diplomatic spat between the United States and Venezuela over military deals in the region.