Stories for 2008

Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's Supreme Court rulings could torpedo export taxes

Argentina's Supreme Court could play a decisive role in the several months stand off between the administration of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and farmers over the implementation of levies on grains and oil seeds exports.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil announces massive support plan to increase crops

Brazil has promised farmers 78 billion Reais, approximately 48 billion US dollars, in soft loans to promote agriculture production and help curb inflation announced on Wednesday the country's development bank, BNDES.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Dow Jones down 20% from Oct. peak; GM lowest since 1954

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed more than 20% below its October 2007 peak on Wednesday, meaning it is officially a bear market. The blue-chip index fell 166.8 points or 1.46% to 11,215.5, which is 21.0% below its 14,198.1 close on 11 October.
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Colombia visiting McCain was informed of rescue operation

In a bid to boost his foreign policy credentials United States Republican presidential candidate John McCain began in Colombia a three-day visit to Latin America, highlighting his support for free trade and progress against narcotics and terrorism
Wednesday, July 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Betancourt praises Colombian Army and President Uribe

Former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt said she was grateful to the Colombian Army and President Alvaro Uribe for her liberation on Wednesday together with other fourteen hostages from the FARC rebel group.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
What's wrong with a stringy carrot or wobbly melon?

The EU farm chief called for the comeback of the curvy cucumber and other odd-shaped produce sold in shops as part of proposals to ease market restrictions on fruit and vegetables amid rising food prices.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Record EU inflation in June, 4%; ECB ready to hike rate

Annual inflation in the Euro zone hit a record 4% in June, the EU statistics agency Eurostat said Monday, adding pressure on the European Central Bank to raise borrowing costs even as the economy slows.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine economy “is doing fine and prospects are good”

Argentine Economy minister Carlos Fernandez denied on Monday a slowdown of activity and insisted that the “economy of Argentina is doing fine”, adding that “prospects are good”.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Microsoft scraps Windows XP and clears way for Vista

Monday June 30 marks the day Microsoft has stopped selling its Windows XP operating system to retailers and major computer makers, clearing the way for the system and successor, Vista.
Tuesday, July 1st 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Sarkozy: “Something isn't right” with the European Union

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday “something isn't right” with the European Union, as France took over the rotating presidency of the bloc. Speaking on national French TV, Mr Sarkozy warned that Europe's citizens were losing faith in the project.