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United States feedUS economy shedding jobs for 22nd month in a row, longest period in 70 years
The unemployment rate in the United States rose to 10.2% in October, which was its highest rate since April 1983, according to figures from the US Labour Department. Unemployment in September was 9.8%.
Honduras crisis deal confirms Valenzuela nomination to the State Department
The United States Senate finally approved Thursday evening the nomination of Arturo Valenzuela as Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, putting an end to three months of Republican veto because of the Obama administration policy towards Honduras.
Obama has forgotten about Latinamerica, claims Lula da Silva
Brazilian president Lula da Silva claims that his United States peer, Barack Obama has forgotten about Latinamerica after having promised a new relation with the continent. He also revealed he was working for a meeting between Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez and Colombia’s Alvaro Uribe “so they can address their differences”.
US will recognize Honduras election with or without reinstated Zelaya
United States will recognize the Honduran elections results regardless of whether former President Manuel Zelaya is returned to office and regardless of whether the vote on reinstatement takes place before or after November 29th, according to Republican Senator Jim DeMint who claims he was given guarantees to that effect by the US State Department.
New row over Colombia-US accord
Colombian opposition groups have reacted angrily after details of a controversial military deal with the US were made public.
Fed leaves rates unchanged and admits businesses are still “cutting back”
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee kept US interest rates on hold at between 0% and 0.25%, as had been widely expected. Despite the US economy growing 3.5% in July to September - its first expansion since June 2008 - rates were left unchanged on Wednesday to further aid the recovery.
Ford back on track makes one billion USD profit in third quarter
Ford, one of the big three of the US auto industry has announced profits of almost one billion US dollars between July and September thanks to increased market share and a successful cost-cutting program.
Twin Towers steel debris sail up the Hudson as “USS New York”
A United States Navy assault vessel built partly with 7.5 tons of steel debris from the World Trade Centre sailed up New York’s Hudson River on Monday in its first tribute to the more than 2,700 people killed in the September 2001 terrorist attacks.
US puts pressure on Brazil to purchase Boeing’s F 18 Super Hornets
United States president Barak Obama has a special interest in the sale of 36 fighter aircraft Brazil has announced it plans to purchase and would consider a “disappointment” if the contract goes to any of its competitors (France or Sweden), said Ellen Tauscher Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.
Colombia and US sign bases’ agreement in closed doors ceremony
Colombia and the United States signed Friday in Bogotá the controversial agreement that allows US military personnel to be stationed at seven (land, air, sea) military bases in Washington’s closest ally in the region.
