Stories for May 13th 2009

Thursday, May 14th 2009 - 03:42 UTC
Shannon praises Valenzuela and lists agenda of pending issues

Thomas Shannon Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs who is to be replaced by Arturo Valenzuela said on Wednesday the incoming official will face “difficult challenges” in the management of relations with Latinamerica.
Thursday, May 14th 2009 - 03:33 UTC
Chilean president invited to the White House June 23

Chilean president Michelle Bachelet will be meeting with President Barak Obama at the White House next June 23, it was announced in Santiago. This will be the second meeting of the two leaders: the first was at the recent Summit of the Americas in Trinidad Tobago.
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 15:58 UTC
Continental shelf claim: Falklands replies to Argentina’s vehement reaction

The Falkland Islands Government Director of Mineral Resources today responded calmly to the Argentine Foreign Affairs vehement reaction to the UK submission in respect of its extended continental shelf claim around the Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 15:53 UTC
Argentina could have to import beef and wheat in 2010

Argentina, once the breadbasket of the world and land of some of the best cattle beef could be forced next year to import wheat and beef to meet domestic demand, according to government and private sector reports.
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 15:50 UTC
China’s exports down 22.6% in April, sixth month running

China's exports in April were down 22.6% from a year ago, the sixth successive month of decline. April's fall in exports was also bigger than the 17.1% annual decline recorded in March
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 15:46 UTC
Brazil’s finance guru anticipates 4% GDP expansion in 2010

Brazil’s GDP should expand 4% in 2010 but the performance of the economy in the first quarters of 2009 will be dismal, in the range of zero growth or even below, said economist Delfim Netto.
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 15:39 UTC
Another Clinton hand joins Obama’s team as head of hemispheric affairs

US President Barack Obama named Tuesday Arturo Valenzuela, a US-Chilean citizen and former member of President Bill Clinton’s administration as the new head of hemispheric affairs in the State Department reported the White House press office.
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 15:36 UTC
Restored iconic RAF Vulcan bomber set to soar at Air Tattoo show

One of the stars of this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo in the Cotswolds, England has been unveiled by organisers. Visitors to RAF Fairford on July 18-19 will have a rare opportunity to see a display by one of the most iconic war-birds of the Cold War era.