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Stories for October 22nd 2010

• Friday, October 22nd 2010 - 02:34 UTC

  Brazil keeps benchmark interest rate at 10.75% in spite of inflation peak

  

  Brazil’s central bank kept its benchmark overnight rate unchanged Wednesday as policy makers gauge whether a peak in inflation is temporary. The policy committee, led by bank President Henrique Meirelles in a unanimous decision, left the rate at 10.75% for a second straight meeting.

• Friday, October 22nd 2010 - 02:28 UTC

  Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Cuban dissident Guillermo Fariñas

  

  The European parliament has honoured prominent Cuban dissident Guillermo Fariñas, awarding him the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The 48-year-old journalist has been honoured for his services to advancing human rights in Cuba.

• Friday, October 22nd 2010 - 02:18 UTC

  Ecuador signs two new service contracts with oil companies

  

  Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa said on Thursday the country had finished negotiations with two oil companies and planned to sign the new service contracts before November 23.

• Friday, October 22nd 2010 - 02:15 UTC

  Strong support from the European Parliament to trade talks with Mercosur

  

  Members of the European Parliament expressed strong support for expanding trade with Mercosur but subject to clear “red lines” to ensure food security and prevent further environmental damage, said a resolution adopted on Thursday.