It was just like driving to work, except that I kept on going: From New York to Argentina, through 12 countries, for four months and more than 13,000 miles.

Impoverished Bolivia has dropped its bid to host the Miss Universe pageant because it is too expensive. President Evo Morales had lobbied for the pageant, but Culture Minister Zulma Yugar said a closer look at estimated costs forced the government to pull out.

WHITE PLAINS — A Port Chester-based ensemble will bring an assortment of flutes from the Andes to the stage tonight at ArtsWestchester's Arts Exchange as part of a series highlighting the traditions of local immigrants.

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia is dropping its bid to host the Miss Universe pageant because it would cost more than anticipated. President Evo Morales has lobbied foreign leaders to help him bring the glamorous contest to the impoverished South American nation.

Bolivia is dropping its bid to host the Miss Universe pageant because it would cost more than anticipated.

Highlight includes 51.69 meters grading 126.44 g/t Ag, 1.96%Zn, 0.61%Pb.

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Apogee Minerals Ltd. is pleased to announce the analytical results from the first diamond drill hole of the exploration program initiated in late January 2010. .

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/15/10) - Apogee Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: APE - News ) is pleased to announce the analytical results from the first diamond drill hole of the exploration program initiated in late January 2010. (See news release January 15, 2010). The objective of the program is to extend the thick, high grade portion of the resource associated with the Upper Tajo Vein System along ...

Cnooc, China's top offshore oil explorer, said on Sunday that it had secured a South American beachhead by agreeing to pay $3.1 billion in cash for a stake in one of the largest Argentine oil explorers, with fields in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.

, March 15 (IANS) Jorge Ramirez seemed like an amiable technician-turned cab owner who might be meeting an Indian for the first time in his life. 'From India?' he asked and before I could answer yes, he added, 'Shah Rukh Khan?' Before I could answer even that, he popped in a CD in his cab's player that belted out 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.'

HONG KONG -- Leading offshore-oil producer China National Offshore Oil Corp. said Sunday that it has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to form a joint venture with a major Argentine energy firm, helping to expand China's access to natural resources in South America.

Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore oil explorer, said its proposed acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Argentine producer Bridas Corp. for $3.1 billion will accelerate the company’s overseas expansion.

Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore oil explorer, agreed to buy a 50 percent stake in Argentine producer Bridas Corp. for $3.1 billion to meet demand in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore oil explorer, agreed to buy a 50 percent stake in Argentine producer Bridas Corp. for $3.1 billion, adding 318 million barrels of reserves as Chinese fuel demand surges.

WHITE PLAINS — A Port Chester-based ensemble will bring an assortment of flutes from the Andes to the stage tonight at ArtsWestchester's Arts Exchange as part of a series highlighting the traditions of local immigrants.

Leading offshore producer China National Offshore Oil Corp. said Sunday it has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to form a joint-venture with a major Argentine energy firm, helping to expand China's access to natural resources in South America.

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - Bolivia is dropping its bid to host the Miss Universe pageant because it would cost more than anticipated. President Evo Morales has lobbied foreign leaders to help him bring the glamorous contest to the impoverished South American nation.

A quick take on the news for Monday, March 15, 2010.

Bolivia is dropping its bid to host the Miss Universe pageant because it would cost more than anticipated.

HONG KONG: Cnooc Ltd, China's biggest offshore oil explorer, said it will buy half of Bridas Corporation from Carlos Bulgheroni for US$3.1 billion (US$1 = RM3.31), giving it a stake in Argentina's largest oil exporter. Bulgheroni will retain the remaining 50 per cent of Bridas, which has oil exploration and production operations in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, according to a Cnooc statement ...