Stories for 2009

Friday, January 2nd 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Venezuela slashes US dollar quota

The Venezuelan government has cut the official number of dollars Venezuelans can spend abroad with their credit cards from $5,000 to $2,500 a year.
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
New Year begins with a new Constitution for the Falklands

January first 2009 marks an important milestone in the history of the Falkland Islands as a new constitution takes effect, providing enhanced local democracy and internal self-government and enshrining the right of self-determination.
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Pope Says Global Crisis a Test for Future

Pope Benedict marked World Day for Peace and the feast of Mary Mother of God Thursday appealing for a reworking of the global financial system and a spiritual and moral revolution that puts solidarity for the poor in pride of place.
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil embraces spelling reforms

Brazilians start 2009 facing the task of learning new spelling rules that have just come into effect.
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Raul Castro marks Cuban revolution

Cuba's revolution is “stronger than ever” the country's president has said, as he led ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of the US-backed government.

Venezuela slashes US dollar quota