Stories for October 17th 2011

Monday, October 17th 2011 - 06:34 UTC

Every day a billion people go to sleep feeling hungry, recalls UN on Food Day

The day recalls the founding of FAO 16 October 1945

With nearly one billion people still suffering from food shortages around the globe, the world must take a united stand against hunger, the United Nations said on Sunday 16 October, marking World Food Day.

Published in: Economy, Politics, International.

Monday, October 17th 2011 - 04:16 UTC

BHP Billiton plans to invest heavily in Brazilian iron ore extraction

Ferrous was founded by Australian Gordon Toll with over forty years in mining

BHP Billiton , the world's biggest miner, is close to launching a £2-billion-pound bid for Brazilian iron ore miner Ferrous Resources, the Sunday Times reported. The newspaper, without citing sources, said talks between BHP and Ferrous Resources started earlier this year and had stepped up in recent weeks.

Published in: Investments, Brazil.

Monday, October 17th 2011 - 04:09 UTC

Argüello insists: Falklands ‘lives off MPA and the British Antarctic Survey’

The Argentine ambassador says London ‘hides’ real info and Falklands’ stats are non available

Argentine representative before United Nations Jorge Argüello insisted in a public statement that ”be it not for the aid from London, the Falkland Islands could under no concept subsist without its natural continent, South America”.

Published in: Politics, Argentina, Falkland Islands.

Monday, October 17th 2011 - 03:57 UTC

Volcanic ash forces flights’ suspension at Argentina and Uruguay main airports

Aircraft lined up in River Plate airports protected from the ash

Argentina and Uruguay suspended flights at major airports Sunday due to dangerous ash from neighbouring Chile's Puyehue volcano, which has disrupted global travel since it erupted earlier this year.

Published in: Economy, Environment, Tourism, Latin America, Uruguay.