Stories for July 2010

Monday, July 19th 2010 - 00:05 UTC
Colombia to present evidence of FARC Venezuelan haven in OAS

Colombia will take evidence it says proves the presence of FARC and ELN guerrillas in Venezuela to a meeting of the Organization of American States next Thursday confirmed ambassador to OAS Luis Alfonso Hoyos.
Sunday, July 18th 2010 - 23:59 UTC
Lula da Silva anticipates Ms Rousseff will be better than any man president

President Lula da Silva said a woman can rule Brazil country much better than all the men that have been presidents in the country in the last 500 years.
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.