MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for August 14th 2008
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Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
HMS Endurance host vessel for climate change seminars
The Royal Navy's Ice Patrol Ship HMS Endurance is undertaking a high profile deployment to West Africa to highlight the effects of Climate Change and the importance of Maritime Security.
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Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
“Exceptional” approval rating for Uruguay's president
Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez approval rate stands at 56%, which is considered “exceptional” for Uruguayan politics, particularly since the leader of the ruling coalition is 18 months away from the end of his five year mandate.
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Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina: Moody downs debt 6 levels below invest grade
Argentina's foreign debt rating outlook was cut on Thursday to stable from positive by Moody's Investors Service, which cited “heightened political volatility”. This means Argentina's rating stands at B3, six levels below investment grade.
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Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
President Chavez at peace with World Jewish Council
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez promised a delegation of visiting Jewish leaders he would condemn “all forms of anti-Semitism.”
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Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Euro zone economies contract in second quarter by 0.2%
The 15 economies of the Euro zone contracted by 0.2% between April and June heightening fears the Euro area is sliding towards recession. The first decline since the Euro zone was created in 1999 was driven by a slowdown in exports and consumer spending.
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Thursday, August 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US July inflation soars to highest in almost two decades
United States consumer prices rose by 5.6% in the year to July, the fastest inflation rate for almost two decades figures show. US Labor Department reported consumer prices rose 0.8% last month after jumping 0.6% in May and 1.1% in June. The July number was double what economists had predicted.
