Stories for 2010

Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 06:02 UTC
China insists on “gradual” reduction of soy imports from Argentina

China’s soybean oil traders may “gradually” delay or cancel imports from Argentina after the country toughened inspections, the China National Grain and Oils Information Center said early Wednesday from Beijing.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 05:46 UTC
Re-editing a “civilization experiment” involving Chile, England and Falklands

The story of an indigenous boy from the extreme south of Chile captured and taken to England, and who years later faced trial in Falklands, plays out this week in a Santiago theatre.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 02:50 UTC
Heavy fuel ban expected to halve Antarctic cruise-only passengers by 2012

Beginning in August 2011, most large cruise ships will no longer be able to sail in Antarctica. The International Maritime Organization last week adopted a ban on using and carrying heavy fuel oil on ships operating in Antarctic waters.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 02:48 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner promises a laptop to each high school student

Following on Uruguay’s successful experience, the Argentine government announced this week the distribution of three million laptops in government high schools.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 02:45 UTC
Russia prepares to receive Colombia’s Uribe with full honours

Colombian Foreign Affairs minister Jaime Bermudez visited Russia to promote bilateral cooperation and prepare the visit of President Álvaro Uribe. “The visit will coincide with the 200th anniversary of Colombia’s independence and 75 since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Colombia”, said Andrei Nesterenko, spokesperson for the Russian ministry.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 02:41 UTC
British nuclear submarines allowed to berth in South Africa

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has approved a visit by a British nuclear submarine to Simon’s Town Naval Base, near Cape Town, despite opposition from environmental groups.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 02:38 UTC
Confirmation of Brazilian Central banker boosts currency and confidence

The Brazilian currency rose to a three-week high as central bank President Henrique Meirelles’s decision to stay in his post bolstered investor confidence in the country. The Real was trading in the range of 1.75/1.76 to the US dollar, its strongest level since March 12.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 02:13 UTC
Daimler Benz admits having bribed government officials from 22 countries

German carmaker Daimler has pleaded guilty to corruption in the US and will pay 185 million US dollars to settle the case. The charges relate to US Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations into the company's global sales practices.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 01:09 UTC
Falklands’ Desire describes Liz well as “promising”; confirms drilling campaign

Following the announcement of a gas discovery in the North Falklands Basin, Desire's Chairman Stephen Phipps describes the ‘The Liz’ well as, “complex and highly encouraging” and sufficiently promising to continue with the drilling campaign in Falklands’ waters.
Wednesday, April 7th 2010 - 01:03 UTC
Energy, trade and cooperation in Mujica/Chavez agenda

Energy, trade and bilateral cooperation are the main issues of the agenda that Uruguayan president Jose Mujica will address with his Venezuelan peer Hugo Chavez on Wednesday in Caracas.