Stories for August 2009

Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 08:34 UTC
High-speed railway project to link Scotland with London

Britain’s Network Rail has proposed a new £34 billion high-speed railway line linking Scotland and London by 2030. The line would serve Birmingham and Manchester, getting passengers from Glasgow to London in just two hours and 16 minutes, the rail firm said. It rejected several alternative routes, including the east of England.
Thursday, August 27th 2009 - 08:30 UTC
British households suffering from “worklessness” soars to 3.3 million

The British government was accused of “deserting” millions of people after official figures showed the number of households in the UK with no one over the age of 16 working has increased by 240,000 in the past year to 3.3 million.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 11:06 UTC
Honduras government balks at accord

The government of de facto Honduran President Roberto Micheletti is not ready to sign a proposed agreement to end the country's ongoing political crisis, Costa Rican Foreign Minister Bruno Stagno said in Honduras.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:44 UTC
Argentine farmers begin Friday seven-day trading strike

Argentine farmers’ organizations announced Tuesday another national trading stoppage to protest President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner administration camp policies particularly taxes on grains and oilseeds exports.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:35 UTC
Argentina follows Mexico and decriminalizes personal use of marihuana

Argentina's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday it is unconstitutional to punish an adult for private use of marihuana as long as it doesn't harm anyone else. The unanimous ruling makes Argentina the second Latinamerican country in the past four days to allow personal use of a formerly illegal drug.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:29 UTC
Falklands promises “strenuous” efforts in defence of HMS Endurance

Falkland Islands would make “strenuous representations” if plans to withdraw the severely damaged ice patrol HMS Endurance are implemented, was announced during a recent public meeting in Stanley.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 09:04 UTC
“This is Chile” website in three languages launched by President Bachelet

President Michelle Bachelet launched a new website Monday afternoon aimed at informing foreigner about Chile.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 08:57 UTC
Argentina’s finances increasingly in the red

The Argentine Central Bank helped the Treasury with 3 billion Pesos (approximately 790 million US dollars) during June to cover the gap caused by exceptional outlays because of the mid term elections.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 08:48 UTC
US couple picks Uruguay for their property investment

US-based entrepreneur Steve Bowman and his wife, Chris, looked in Panama and researched other tropical locales before they bought property in Piriápolis, Uruguay’s old resort town, 18 months ago. Their reasons for choosing Uruguay included the country’s stability and relatively unspoiled coastline, as well as the friendly people.
Wednesday, August 26th 2009 - 07:39 UTC
Majority of Colombians agree with US forces deployed in the country

Over half of Colombians support or agree with the presence of US forces in the country’s military bases, as established in a cooperation agreement which has triggered a strong controversy in South America.