Stories for May 2010

Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 01:24 UTC
German Scientists Discover non Chartered Sunken Islands in the Caribbean

German scientists announced on Monday they believe they have discovered sunken islands in the Caribbean Sea following a deep sea expedition in April.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 01:14 UTC
Lula da Silva Criticizes “Capitalist Myopia” and Food Prices Global Speculation

Brazilian president Lula da Silva thanked the United Nations for the two prizes awarded for his leadership in fighting hunger and poverty with a strong speech condemning rich countries, global speculation and “capitalist myopia”.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:38 UTC
FAO Honors Lula da Silva for Leadership in Fight Against Hunger

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) honoured Brazilian President Lula da Silva for his leadership in the fight against hunger and inadequate nutrition in his country and across the world.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:35 UTC
Sir Elton John’s “Jesus Super-Intelligent Gay Man” Comment Bans him for Egypt

Sir Elton John, 63, has been banned from performing in Egypt over his views on homosexuality and religion. The outspoken British pop icon was due to play a private show on 18 May but has been told he is not welcome.
Tuesday, May 11th 2010 - 00:33 UTC
Former Allies but Later Staunch Critics of Chávez Sentenced to Years of Prison

A former Venezuelan defence minister who has become a staunch critic of President Hugo Chávez was sentenced to almost eight years in prison for alleged misappropriation of funds in connection with the purchase of military equipment.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 20:38 UTC
Falklands Government to Take Stronger Stance at UN Meeting in June

The Falkland Islands Government intend to take a, “stronger and more productive stance” at next month’s UN meeting in New York of the United Nations ‘Special Committee of 24’ on decolonisation.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 18:44 UTC
Falklands’ Oil Discovery Announcement Has Rockhopper Shares up 32% Monday

Shares in Rockhopper Exploration (LON:RKH) soared by 32% on Monday morning, after the latest results of its Sea Lion oil discovery in the Falkland Islands suggested a good quality reservoir.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 18:38 UTC
Chile Embroiled in Whaling Conservation Controversy

Chilean Foreign Minister, Alfredo Moreno, said that Chile will maintain a position “in favour of conservation and against whaling,” and that Chilean Ambassador Cristián Maquieira, though he now chairs the International Whaling Commission, “is not the person who represents Chile” in this forum.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 18:19 UTC
Brazilian Contract for Jet Fighters, Another Chip in the EU/Mercosur Trade Talks

French resistance to the resumption of Mercosur European Union trade talks caused great disappointment among the block’s members, but Brazil believes it has a strong bargaining chip for a greater opening of the European agriculture market: the several billions US dollars fighter planes contract for the Brazilian Air Force.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 05:45 UTC
Serra Wants Mercosur With Member Vote Linked to GDP and Population

Leading Brazilian presidential candidate José Serra said it was “very good” for his campaign that Venezuela’s leader Hugo Chávez should openly support his main competitor incumbent hopeful Dilma Rousseff and again warned about the shortcomings of Mercosur.