Stories for October 2010

Saturday, October 30th 2010 - 05:13 UTC
US economy growing again but not enough to quell frustration about jobs

The United States economy is growing but not enough to help with jobs. The US Commerce Department says GDP grew 2%, at an annual rate, between July and September - a slight increase from the previous quarter.
Saturday, October 30th 2010 - 05:12 UTC
Centre-left victory in Lima anticipates major changes in Peruvian politics

The battle to be mayor of Lima, finally won by Susana Villaran, may have been the tightest electoral race in Peru's history. It was certainly one of the most drawn-out. <br />
Electoral officials took more than three weeks to recount 8,384 ballots that were challenged over technical errors such as missing fingerprints and signatures on tally sheets.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 06:32 UTC
Nestor Kirchner is to be buried at a private ceremony in Rio Gallegos

Former Argentine President Néstor Kirchner's funeral service is to continue until 10:00am Friday, the time at which his remains will be transferred to Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz province, Patagonia where the burial is set to take place. Kirchner is to be buried at the local cemetery and the family will hold a private ceremony.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 06:31 UTC
China, the Pope, Obama, PM Cameron, Mrs. Clinton pay homage to Kirchner

The government of the People's Republic of China expressed on Thursday the Asian nation's “sorrow for the loss of former president Néstor Kirchner.”
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 06:17 UTC
South American presidents give their full support to Cristina Kirchner

South American Presidents of Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil and Paraguay met Thursday at the wake of former Argentine president Néstor Kirchner, where they expressed their condolences to widow and current Head of State Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 06:15 UTC
Gold demand forecasted to continue rising as developed economies stall

The gold market continued to be supported by concerns over the health of the global economy and its ability to show a sustained recovery, especially in developed nations, according to the latest edition of Gold Investment Digest published today by the World Gold Council (WGC).
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 04:49 UTC
Timerman anticipates Cristina Fernandez will run for re-election in 2011

Argentine Foreign Affairs minister Hector Timerman anticipated that Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will be again president of all Argentines, although admitting that the decision to be or not to be a candidate “rests on her”.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 04:06 UTC
Argentine bonds post big gains and stocks hit new record

Argentine bonds posted big gains and stocks hit a new record high Thursday as markets anticipated a more business-friendly environment following the death of former president Nestor Kirchner.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 04:04 UTC
With “Milky Way” China claims top of the list of world supercomputers

China has claimed the top spot on the list of the world's supercomputers. The title has gone to China's Tianhe-1A supercomputer that is capable of carrying out more than 2.5 thousand trillion calculations a second.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 04:00 UTC
Bed bugs that have infested New York City take over the UN building

The dreaded bed bugs (mites) that have infested New York City have spread to the United Nations landmark headquarters building, reports Foreign Policy.