Stories for December 2009

Thursday, December 31st 2009 - 05:41 UTC
Colombia disavows any “aggressive” mention towards Venezuela

In the midst of an escalating diplomatic clash with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, Colombian president Alvaro Uribe said he disavows any aggressive international speech towards Venezuela.
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - 04:47 UTC
Sub zero temperatures across Britain will welcome the New Year

Revellers are gearing up to give a warm welcome to 2010 even though sub-zero temperatures are expected across Britain. Final preparations are being made for huge fireworks displays to usher in the New Year in London and Glasgow.
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - 04:39 UTC
IDB record loan approvals but needs capital increase by 2011

The Inter-American Development Bank set record levels of loan approvals and disbursements in 2009, playing a counter-cyclical role by providing financing to Latin American and Caribbean countries in the face of the global economic crisis.
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - 04:35 UTC
Amsterdam airport to install full-body scanners for flights to US

Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport will begin using full-body scanners within three weeks to scan people travelling to the United States after consultations with US authorities, the Dutch interior minister said on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - 03:07 UTC
Venezuela’s Mercosur incorporation will help “dilute Brazilian hegemony”

The incorporation of Venezuela to Mercosur will help dilute the Brazil-Argentina hegemony and will be beneficial for small countries said Paraguay’s Foreign Affairs minister Héctor Lacognata on Wednesday chatting with foreign correspondents.
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - 02:22 UTC
Scientific warning that Argentina’s hake TAC “high risk scenario”

Measures recently adopted by the Argentina’s Fisheries Federal Council regarding hake TACs imply very high risks for sustainability and, therefore, to the continuity of related economic activities throughout the country, claims the Centre for Development and Sustainable Fisheries (CeDePesca).
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - 15:49 UTC
Uruguay’s outgoing and incoming administrations agree on transition process

The Uruguayan government begun Tuesday the formal transition process during a ceremony attended by President Tabare Vazquez, president elect Jose Mujica and most of the cabinet of the administration that will be officially inaugurated next March first.
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - 15:46 UTC
The day a young rookie doctor saved the life of super star Maradona

The Uruguayan doctor who ten years ago played a crucial role in saving the life of Argentine football star Diego Maradona, collapsed under the effects of an overdose of cocaine, revealed details of the emergency evacuation of that day, a day he will never forget.
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - 15:31 UTC
Cannabis by product helps reduce effects of Parkinson disease medication

Researchers from Brazil’s prestigious University of Sao Paulo have discovered that marihuana contains substances which can help ease the collateral effects of medicines prescribed to patients suffering from Parkinson disease.
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - 15:17 UTC
Santiago Airport With Outstanding “On Time” Arrival Stats

A recent report by the Chilean Airline Association (Achila) found a 92.5% percent “on time” departure rated for flights from the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport