Stories for November 2008

Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
On the melamine trail, Brazil promotes dairy exports in China

Brazil, the world's largest exporter of poultry and second-biggest supplier of soybeans, is seeking investments in ports and roads from China, its largest market for agricultural products.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
UN sponsored disarmament events in Korea and Brazil

Two United Nations disarmament events kick off Tuesday in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Brazil as part of the world body's efforts to promote the non-proliferation of weapons across the globe.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russia reopens meat market to Argentina, closes Australia

Russia has re-opened its market for meat products from an Argentine and a Paraguayan company and banned such imports from five Australian companies, the veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said in a statement.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina admits global crisis, unveils stimulus plan

Argentina announced on Tuesday a package of measures to soften the impact of the global crisis by boosting investments and protecting jobs. The plan includes tax breaks to encourage companies to retain workers and incentives for savers and companies to bring back funds deposited overseas.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Greenlanders vote yes to expanding autonomy

Greenland voters overwhelmingly support a plan to give their country more autonomy from Denmark, official results of a non-binding referendum showed Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Russian fleet reaches Venezuela for Joint Maneuvers

Russian warships have sailed into a Venezuelan port in the first deployment of its kind in the Caribbean since the end of the Cold War.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur ponders raising tariffs for certain industries

Mercosur member Argentina is again expected to propose an increase in the common external tariff (AEC) for textiles, leather goods, wood and furniture plus other manufactured produce with the purpose of protecting domestic production.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
OECD ratifies pledge to aid, open trade and investment markets

OECD countries have reaffirmed their commitments on aid to developing countries and undertaken to abstain from trade protectionism, as part of a concerted drive to shore up the world economy and combat recession.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Cocaine haul vanishes from Falklands' police station

Nearly one million pounds worth of cocaine has been stolen from Stanley Police Station in the Falkland Islands, reported the local government.
Wednesday, November 26th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
British ID cards become mandatory for foreign nationals

The British government began its identity card program for foreign nationals this week, six years after heated debate over whether the costly plan is an effective tool against terrorism, identity theft and welfare fraud.