Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Daily Headlines: December 8, 2009

* Colombia: Shakira spoke at Oxford University in front of 400 students and emphasized the need for universal access to education.

* Brazil: According to a recent poll the country’s improving economy has strengthened President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s popularity but not that of his possible successor.

* Venezuela: "Thousands of missiles are arriving," claimed president Hugo Chavez in reference to arms including missile launchers that were received by Venezuela from Russia.

* Chile: Six people including four doctors have been charged with the 1982 death of former President Eduardo Frei Montalva.

Image – Oxford Mail

Online Sources- Washington Post, Reuters, BBC News, Guardian UK

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