Stories for 2010

Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:39 UTC
Ideologue of “Chavez revolution” abandons “petty Bolivarian bourgeois” party

Venezuelan retired General Alberto Müller Rojas considered one of the ideologists of President Hugo Chavez “revolution” announced he was retiring from politics because the current Venezuelan “revolutionary process” is in a dreadful state.
Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:34 UTC
Rio Tinto executives sentenced to lengthy jail terms for bribery by Chinese court

Four Rio Tinto executives have been found guilty of bribery and stealing secrets by a Chinese court and have all been handed lengthy jail terms. Australian Stern Hu was handed a 10-year sentence. Wang Yong was given 14 years, Liu Caikui seven years and Ge Minqiang eight years.
Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:31 UTC
Lula da Silva unveils massive four year infrastructure program

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Monday an 886 billion US dollars infrastructure investment plan that would be carried out by his chosen successor, Cabinet Chief Dilma Rousseff, should she win the October presidential election.
Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:26 UTC
Aftermath of scandal: strict expenses rules and safeguards for British MPs

British Members of Parliament will not be allowed to buy taxpayer-funded second homes under new expenses rules after the election. Those with seats at least 20 miles or an hour from Westminster will be able to claim rent up to £1,450 a month - equivalent to a one-bed flat.
Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:23 UTC
Relief in European Union: Greece manages to take 5 billion Euros in 7 year bonds

Greece on Monday took five billion Euros with a seven-year bond just days after being given a lifeline by the European Union to help resolve its unprecedented debt crisis but analysts noted timid demand for the offer.
Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:21 UTC
US Treasury planning to sell 27% stake in Citigroup during 2010

Citigroup Inc.’s largest shareholder, the US Treasury Department, is planning to sell its 27% stake this year in what could become the biggest profit for the bank-bailout program.
Tuesday, March 30th 2010 - 04:17 UTC
Latest strike by cabin crew cost British Airways £ 5 million a day

British Airways has said that the latest strike by cabin crew has cost them £5.5m-a-day - down from £7m for the first walkout. The airline claims it carried 118,575 passengers in total over Saturday and Sunday compared to 86,262 the last weekend.
Monday, March 29th 2010 - 20:47 UTC
Falklands prepares for renewed UK Parliament with expected 50% turnover

Member of the Legislative Assembly Dick Sawle said the Falkland Islands have a lot of work and lobbying ahead to maintain the current level of support from British Parliament since almost half of MPs will be resigning at the coming General Election, which could take place next May.
Monday, March 29th 2010 - 18:54 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner will head Malvinas commemoration April 2 in Ushuaia

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will head next Friday April 2 in Ushuaia commemorations to honour Malvinas veterans and those fallen during the 1982 conflict over the Falklands with Britain, according to Tierra del Fuego press reports.
Monday, March 29th 2010 - 18:52 UTC
President Piñera’s Brother Will Dance For A Dream in Argentina

Previously described as “a night club owner, musician, and notorious party animal” by Foreign Policy magazine, Miguel Piñera is taking steps to establish his career as a musician — conveniently outside the country where his brother is president.