Politics

Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - 06:26 UTC
Minutes say US Fed plans to begin trimming stimulus in “the coming months”

The US Federal Reserve officials said they plan to begin trimming the central bank's stimulus efforts in “the coming months”. They believe that the US recovery is strengthening, according to minutes their October meeting.
Saturday, November 23rd 2013 - 06:17 UTC
Pope asked Blatter to use football to promote peace in the world and help the poor

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter was granted a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican at lunchtime on Friday. During the discussions, the Holy Father asked FIFA to use football to promote peace in the world and to help the poor.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 20:34 UTC
Argentina and Brazil coordinating cyber-defense in the framework of Unasur

Argentine Defense Minister Agustín Rossi met his Brazilian counterpart, Celso Amorim and agreed to incorporate all South American countries in their bilateral treaty on cyber-defense. The decision was made after several reports indicated the United States engaged in espionage activities against the countries in the region.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 20:27 UTC
Russia refuses to free Greenpeace vessel ignoring UN maritime tribunal order

The United Nations maritime tribunal has ordered Russia to free a Greenpeace vessel and 30 people detained after an oil drilling protest in the Arctic. The court in the German city of Hamburg said a bond of 3.6 million Euros should be posted.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 20:21 UTC
“Excellent relations with UK” but “tough controls on Gibraltar” announced Rajoy

Spain’s President Mariano Rajoy has declared his intent to sustain both good relations with Britain and tough controls on Gibraltar at the border. The remarks came in an interview with Radio Nacional de España in which he defended Spain’s attitude to Gibraltar.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 03:46 UTC
“Argentina is on fire because of inflation” says leading businessman

Fiat Argentina CEO Cristiano Rattazzi said that “Argentina is on fire because of inflation” and called on the newly appointed cabinet chief Jorge Capitanich and Economy minister Axel Kicillof “to work hard to bring inflation down”.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 03:43 UTC
'Quality service over profit', Aerolineas Argentinas target, said CEO Recalde

Argentina's flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas CEO Mariano Recalde said that the company's goal, as requested by president Cristina Fernández, was to provide a quality service over profit.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 03:21 UTC
Janet Yellen ready to become the most powerful woman in world finance

The United States Senate Banking Committee approved on Thursday Janet Yellen's nomination to become the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve, sending it to the full Senate for a final vote. If she is confirmed, as is widely expected, the current No. 2 at the central bank will replace its chairman, Ben Bernanke, when his term expires on January 31, making her the most powerful woman in world finance.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 02:08 UTC
Major environmental groups walk out of UN climate conference in Warsaw

Several major environmental groups, including Greenpeace and WWF, have walked out of UN climate talks in Warsaw, Poland in protest at what they see as a lack of progress towards an international deal to curb rising global greenhouse gas emissions.
Friday, November 22nd 2013 - 02:02 UTC
Morales orders double Christmas bonus for Bolivia's 300.000 public employees

In what seems a partial contagion of what is happening in Venezuela, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced that he will double the Christmas bonus for Bolivia’s public employees which will be the equivalent of two months extra salary.