Stories for January 21st 2009

Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Countries want “more dialogue” and less imposition from US

More dialogue is what countries are expecting from the administration of President Barack Obama, according to the Organization of American States, OAS, Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza, one of the special guests to the presidential taking office ceremony in Washington.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Chavez: “have no illusions” about new administration

Venezuela's leader Hugo Chavez called Tuesday on his followers “not to have illusions” with the new US President Barack Obama and no matter who's in the White House “the Bolivarian revolution will continue to advance”.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Cubans admit other priorities, willing to wait for changes

The official newspaper from the ruling Communist party in Cuba, Gramma said on Tuesday that the moment has come to “make effective” the promises and hopes of change announced by President Barack Obama, although the world crisis and other factors could limit him.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil “optimistic” expects a more multilateral policy

Brazil trusts that the new administration of President Barack Obama will implement a more multilateral foreign policy and will strengthen political dialogue between Washington and Brasilia said Brazilian ambassador in the US Antonio Patriota.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Hillary's nomination put off a day by Senator' objection

The United States swiftly approved on Tuesday six members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, but put off for a day the vote on his choice of Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State following Republican Texas Senator John Comyn objection.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Cristina Kirchner praises Obama's speech from Havana

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, currently on a three day visit to Cuba, praised on Tuesday the inauguration speech of President Barack Obama saying it confirms “the good expectations” about the incoming administration.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Obama appeals to values and pledges era of responsibility

Barack Obama became the United States 44th president on Tuesday assuring allies he'll rebuild the world's shattered economy while repairing strained friendships as millions cheered the apparent arrival of a new age of political idealism. He promised to leave aside the confrontational dogma and develop a more open and conciliatory relationship with the rest of the world.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
UN meeting to address danger to global water supplies

Water supplies for over a billion people around the world are under threat from increasing populations, expanding cities, industrialization, climate change and even the rising demand for food, warned the United Nations, as delegates from more than 60 countries kicked off a meeting today in preparation for the upcoming World Water Forum.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Former KGB spy buys London Evening Standard

Russian ex-KGB agent turned businessman Alexander Lebedev announced Wednesday the purchase of the London Evening Standard newspaper for the sum of £1.
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Strong global growth only in two to three years says IMF

The International Monetary Fund will sharply cut growth forecasts this month and the world will not return to strong growth for two or three years, IMF Managing-Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said on Wednesday.