Stories for 2010

Friday, March 12th 2010 - 00:56 UTC
Piñera names tourism entrepreneur governor of Magallanes region

Magallanes region in the extreme south of Chile has a new provincial governor, Liliana Kusanovic Marusic, a well known tourism entrepreneur in Punta Arenas who last year was distinguished among the top 100 “Women Leaders” of Chile.
Friday, March 12th 2010 - 00:08 UTC
“God is Bolivarian” and will bring rain to Venezuela’s power stations, says Chavez

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez faces a major power shortage that could severely damage the country’s economy and plunge his popularity, but he is confident sufficient rainfall is on the way to fill the lake of a crucial dam because “God is Bolivarian”.
Friday, March 12th 2010 - 00:00 UTC
February inflation in China anticipates further tightening of credit

Chinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, causing economists to call for the government to tighten the economy to prevent overheating. The annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 2.7% in February, up from 1.5% in January, and ahead of analysts' expectations of 2.3%.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 23:59 UTC
US February budget deficit was the largest in history: 221 billion USD

The US government recorded a budget deficit of 221 billion US dollars in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history. The total deficit since the beginning of the fiscal year in October now stands at 651.6 billon according to US Treasury figures.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 23:45 UTC
China’s exports, imports soar in February, in spite of New Year festivities

China's exports jumped by 46% in February compared with a year ago, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade. The increase was higher than analysts' expectations of a rise of between 35% and 40%.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 23:41 UTC
EU Parliament condemns “avoidable and cruel” death of Cuban political prisoner

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Thursday strongly condemning the “avoidable and cruel” death of Cuban political prisoner Orlando Zapata and voicing its concern at the “alarming state” of another prisoner, Guillermo Fariñas.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 23:33 UTC
Many governments use internet “to curtail freedom of expression”

Many governments have used the internet to curtail freedom of expression at home, the US state department says in its latest annual human rights report.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 04:46 UTC
Conservative Piñera takes office with 59% of Chileans hopeful

Chilean president elect Sebastián Piñera who takes office Thursday said the moment has come “to dry tears” and face the emergency in reference to the quake and tsunami follow-up which last Saturday devastated central Chile.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 04:42 UTC
Lula da Silva entangled in controversy over Cuban political prisoners

Brazilian president Lula da Silva has become entangled in a controversy for having compared Cuban political prisoners with jailed criminals and was even severely criticized by members of his own party.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 - 04:34 UTC
Lloyd’s Register, Maersk on program to test bio-diesel for marine engines

Lloyd's Register is to play a major role in a two year program to test the suitability of bio-diesel for use in powering marine engines. The feasibility study will take place on board the Maersk Line container ship, Maersk Kalmar.