Stories for November 2010

Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 23:40 UTC
Spanish newspaper El Pais launched this week its Chilean edition

The Spanish newspaper El Pais is strengthening its presence in Latin America after starting this week with an edition in Chile that will be distributed together with the Santiago daily La Tercera.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 23:29 UTC
Fed decides to pump an additional 900 billion USD to the US economy

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will pump 600 billion US dollars into the US economy by the end of June next year to try and boost the fragile recovery. The stimulus equates 75 billion USD a month, slightly more than economists had expected.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 22:23 UTC
The “Entente Frugale” and Falklands: controversy in UK press

Elements of the British press have expressed concern that despite close political ties at present, a 50-year military treaty with France could jeopardize Britain’s ability to react independently, for example in the Falkland Islands, according to France 24-International News which makes a summary of the British press reactions.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 22:04 UTC
“We have no plan to retake the Falklands, because we don’t plan to lose them”

The incident occurred in the House of Commons and involved UK Defence Secretary Liam Fox and Labour MP Thomas Docherty, as was reported by James Kirkup in the Daily Telegraph.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 08:04 UTC
Rescue of trapped miners increases support for President Piñera

Support for Chilean President Sebastian Piñera rose to new highs in October after the dramatic rescue of 33 trapped miners, a poll showed Tuesday, strengthening his hand as he pushes his first budget through Congress.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:54 UTC
Republican landslide in the House; Democrats barely manage to retain Senate

Voter dissatisfaction with the United States economy has given Republicans an anticipated but equally stunning advance in Congress winning a majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats retained their majority in the Senate.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:35 UTC
Argentine president reaffirms current “economic and social development model”

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK) vindicated and praised the economic model launched by her husband and predecessor, deceased former head of state Nestor Kirchner. She also promised to deepen the model.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:29 UTC
Chavez/Santos normalize trade and energy relations: “we need to work together”

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos agreed Tuesday to strengthen ties through energy projects as they sought to improve relations and leave behind recent bitter disputes.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 04:28 UTC
Bill to lift ban on cruise casinos and gambling while in Chilean territorial waters

A bill allowing cruise vessels to operate their on board casinos and other gambling activities while in Chilean territorial waters was presented Tuesday in the Chilean congress. The proposal is a long standing demand from the international cruise industry.
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 02:05 UTC
Falklands Desire plans drilling a second vertical well at the Rachel prospect

Falklands’ Desire Petroleum announced that its sidetrack well in the Rachel prospect was exposed to a mechanical failure and therefore it will not be possible to obtain any wire-line logging data.