Stories for November 2010

Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 04:47 UTC
“Newly valuable” Falklands open to attack by axing Ark Royal and the Harriers

A group of former Royal Navy admirals have called for the decision to scrap the aircraft carrier Ark Royal and the fleet of Harrier jets to be reversed. The cuts were announced as part of the government's Strategic Defence Review.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 04:44 UTC
Petrobras leases 20 drilling rigs to become operational in next two years

Brazil’s government managed oil and gas corporation Petrobras announced it leased 20 foreign drilling rigs that will start operating in the next two years as it seeks to boost its capacity to explore for and produce oil.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 04:30 UTC
Argentine gay community campaigning for a “gender identity” law

Under the motto “let’s go for more” Argentina’s gay and lesbian community is campaigning for a “gender identity” law to enable individuals to change their gender on birth certificates and identity cards.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 02:38 UTC
Falklands should not interfere with UK’s Latin America renewed approach

The Falkland Islands dispute must not get in the way of Britain boosting its relations with Latin America, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Tuesday. London has neglected its ties with the region for too long and Britain must re-launch its relations with Latin America as its importance on the global stage grows, Hague said.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 02:23 UTC
Uruguayan lamb and mutton exports fall 40% in ten months of 2010

Uruguayan lamb and mutton exports during the first 10 months of 2010 fell 40% to 11,628 tons compared with the same period in 2009, while average export prices increased 50% to US$4,766/ton as a result of strong demand.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 01:53 UTC
World area under vines and wine production down expect for Argentina

The world area under vines and vitivinicultural production continued in 2010 its downward trend with the exception of Argentina and Chile according to the International Organization of Wine and Vine, OIV
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 01:15 UTC
China and US exchange accusations ahead of the G20 summit in Korea

China kept up criticism of US easy-money policies, warning two days before a G20 world economic summit that Washington could destabilize the global economy and inflate asset bubbles.
Wednesday, November 10th 2010 - 00:52 UTC
Soybeans futures at their highest in two years on USDA report on US crop

Soybeans futures settled at their highest in more than two years on Tuesday after the Agriculture Department, USDA, slashed its forecast for the United States soybean production to 3.375 billion bushels from 3.408 billion bushels the previous month.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 18:36 UTC
Uruguay’s leading banker calls for prudence, austerity and less triumphalism

In spite of Uruguay’s good macroeconomic performance there are weak points and a productivity shock, fiscal austerity plus regional coordination to address external surprises should be considered, said Enrique Iglesias, economist, former banker and currently Ibero-America Secretary General.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 18:04 UTC
Tourism industry expected to expand 2% in 2010 based on strong rebound in Asia

The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) revised upwards its previous forecasts for the industry reflecting the economic recovery and the faster-than-expected rebound in international travel, particularly in Asian markets.