Stories for 2010

Monday, April 26th 2010 - 05:12 UTC
Toyota Brazil is Recalling Locally Manufactured (as of April 2008) Corollas

Toyota Brazil has agreed to recall an unspecified number of Corollas locally manufactured because of the risk of sudden acceleration according to a statement from the country’ Ministry of Justice website.
Monday, April 26th 2010 - 01:36 UTC
World Bank Agrees to Increased Capital and Voting Power for Developing Countries

The 186 countries that own the World Bank Group endorsed on Sunday boosting its capital by more than 86 billion US dollars and giving developing countries more influence.
Monday, April 26th 2010 - 01:26 UTC
Paraguay Imposes 30-Day State of Emergency to Combat Insurgent Violence

Paraguay has passed a bill imposing a temporary suspension of constitutional rights in five northern and central provinces of the country in a crackdown on violence by a self proclaimed insurgent group, the Paraguayan People’s Army, EPP.
Monday, April 26th 2010 - 01:10 UTC
Serra Calls for a More “Flexible” Mercosur; Claims it Limits Brazil’s “Sovereignty”

Brazilian opposition presidential candidate Jose Serra—who leads in public opinion vote intention polls—reiterated his call for a more “flexible” Mercosur, effectively becoming a free trade area, because the current format limits Brazil’s sovereignty to sign agreements with other non member countries.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 11:08 UTC
Exchange Rate Disorder

By Jose Antonio Ocampo – Two troubling features of the ongoing economic recovery are the depressed nature of world trade and the early revival of international global payment imbalances. Estimates by the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations indicate that the volume of international trade in 2010 will still be 7% to 8% below its 2008 peak, while many or most countries, including industrial nations, are seeking to boost their current accounts.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 08:20 UTC
Chile/Argentina Agree on Military Cooperation and a Joint Force for UN Peace Tasks

Chile and Argentina agreed Friday an ample cooperation in military issues including the design and manufacturing of a joint aircraft for their respective air forces and the training of a rapid deployment force in support of United Nations peace missions.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 08:08 UTC
Brazil to Sell Bonds in Global Markets Given Lowest Borrowing Costs Since 2007

Brazil plans to sell bonds in international markets in coming weeks, taking advantage of the lowest borrowing costs since October 2007, Treasury Secretary Arno Augustin said.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 07:51 UTC
Coming Antarctic Season 2010/11, the Last for Big Cruise Ships

The Antarctica season beginning in November is likely to be the last one as it has been known. Proposed changes to the type of fuel ships are allowed to burn and carry in this fragile ecosystem have now become a reality, making the future of big cruise ships in Antarctica uncertain.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 07:42 UTC
Colombian Green Party Presidential Candidate Closing in on Incumbent Hopeful

A newly released poll shows former Bogotá Mayor Antanas Mockus winning the Colombian presidency if the contest comes down to a runoff. The first round of the election will take place May 30 and is a runoff is needed on June 20.
Saturday, April 24th 2010 - 07:34 UTC
US Navy Celebrates Earth Day With Flight Test of “Green” F/A Super Hornet

The United States Navy celebrated Earth Day April 22 by showcasing a flight test of the “Green Hornet,” an F/A-18 Super Hornet multi-role fighter jet powered by a 50/50 blend of conventional jet fuel and camelina aviation bio-fuel.