Stories for July 17th 2010

Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 07:01 UTC
Bolivia confirms pipeline to supply Paraguay and Uruguay with natural gas

Hydrocarbons minister Fernando Vincenti confirmed that Bolivia is interested in extending its natural gas pipeline network to add Paraguay and Uruguay to its list of clients now limited to Mercosur main associates, Brazil and Argentina.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:52 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner leaves China with no announcement on the soy-oil embargo dispute

Talks between China, the world's biggest user of cooking oils, and Argentina regarding Beijing’s ban on imports of soybean oil from Argentina are on course although the country is moving to alternative markets said President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:47 UTC
The Foreign Office report on British Behaviour Abroad 2009/2010

Lack of travel insurance and inadequate preparation compound the hazards faced by many Britons abroad, according to the Foreign Office’s new British Behaviour Abroad report.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:43 UTC
Buffett warns Obama US economy is only 40/50% back on its feet

United States President Barack Obama received a sobering message from billionaire Warren Buffett when he asked for the investment guru's views about the economic recovery, according to an interview Obama gave NBC News on Thursday.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:41 UTC
Uruguay celebrates the 1950 World Cup feat, Brazil’s most fateful day

With the euphoria of the recent fourth place in the South Africa World Cup, Uruguay celebrated on Friday July 16th the 60th anniversary of the country’s main sport greatest feat ever: winning the World Soccer Cup in Brazil in 1950.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:32 UTC
Paul, the oracle octopus not for sale Germany tells Madrid zoo

The Madrid zoo made this week a transfer bid for Paul the oracle octopus his aquarium in Germany it would outbid all others and give him a warm welcome in gratitude for predicting Spain’s soccer World Cup win.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:28 UTC
Caracas rejects Colombian claims guerrilla leaders ‘are tolerated’ in Venezuela

Venezuela has rejected Colombia's accusation that Caracas tolerates Colombian guerrillas on its territory. The charge was “a desperate attempt” to undermine relations between the two countries, particularly with the incoming administration of president-elect Juan Manuel Santos, the Venezuelan foreign ministry said.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:23 UTC
Argentina proposes gradual elimination of Mercosur double charge common tariff

Argentina proposed the gradual elimination of the Mercosur Common External Tariff, AEC, double charge and hopes the initiative will receive a first approval before Buenos Aires has to turn over the rotating chair of the trade group to Brazil next August.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:19 UTC
Toyota, Nissan plan to invest 1.2 billion USD to increase production in Latam

Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. will invest a combined 1.2 billion US dollars to expand production in Latin America amid growing regional and export demand.
Saturday, July 17th 2010 - 06:09 UTC
Intense cold weather in Chile anticipates higher prices for fruits and vegetables

The past week’s intensely cold weather has hit farm in central and southern Chile hard, especially those growing fruits and vegetables. Production is expected to drop sharply and there has already been a 20% rise in fruit and vegetable prices.