Stories for August 2009

Saturday, August 22nd 2009 - 11:15 UTC
Markets react to Bernanke’s speech, but also warnings of over expectations

World stock markets reacted positively after US central bank chief Ben Bernanke said the world's biggest economy was nearing the start of a recovery.
“The prospects for a return to growth in the near term appear good,” Mr Bernanke told a conference in Wyoming.
Saturday, August 22nd 2009 - 11:08 UTC
Lula da Silva suggested to Obama a meeting to discuss US forces in Colombia

Brazilian president Lula da Silva suggested to his peer Barack Obama that he should meet with South American leaders to address the announced presence of US forces in seven Colombian bases.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 22:17 UTC
A different perspective on the Mapuche situation in the south of Chile

If Things Are Ever To Improve, Chile Must Follow New Zealand’s Example -

By Eugenio Tironi
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:16 UTC
Argentine football season begins with the Kirchners scoring

Argentina’s soccer championship kicks Friday night after the government stepped in this week and put the national game on the state payroll in order to avoid a financial crisis gripping clubs that threatened the entire season.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:15 UTC
Argentina warming up to resume dialogue and links with IMF

Argentina's Economy Minister Amado Boudou has opened the door to re-establishing links with the International Monetary Fund, as he seeks to restore Argentina's access to international credit markets.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:09 UTC
Allende’s family wants Brazil do declassify documents from 1973

Chilean Member of Parliament Isabel Allende said she will ask the Brazilian government to declassify documents that could shed light on Brazil’s possible involvement in the 1973 coup that led to the ouster and death of her father, elected socialist President Salvador Allende.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 14:01 UTC
Argentine congress extends Kirchner’s special taxing powers

Argentina’s Senate passed a bill extending President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s authority to set export tax rates for one year, further angering farmers who have been confronted with the government for almost two years on the issue.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 13:59 UTC
Canada reaffirms sovereignty in the Arctic region

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is on a five-day visit to the northern Arctic region of his country. Mr Harper said it was all part of an initiative to promote Canada's sovereignty in the far north.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 13:49 UTC
Sensational Suarez hits four for Ayax

22 year old Uruguayan international Luis Suarez hit FOUR magnificent goals as Ajax of Amsterdam beat Slovan Bratislava by 5-0 in a Europa Cup qualifying game in the Amsterdam Arena on wednesday night. Substitute Mitchell Donald scored the 5th in injury time.
Friday, August 21st 2009 - 13:32 UTC
Ink from fossilized squid 150 million years old found in Wiltshire

Palaeontologists have drawn with ink extracted from a preserved fossilised squid uncovered during a dig in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.