Unemployment in Spain during 2008 increased by 1.2 million, a 66.4% jump over 2007 taking the official rate to 13.9% which is the highest in 9 years according to the latest figures released by the country's Statistics Institute, INE.
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Friday nationalized BP subsidiary Chaco after no deal was reached in talks aimed at securing a majority stake for the state energy company.