Stories for January 2011

Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 22:23 UTC
Another Good Year Expected For Uruguayan Bank Profits

Uruguayan banks will probably be able to continue with last year’s profits in the current year, as the economy strengthens, Fernando Oliva, directory of consultancy at Doloitte told BNAmericas.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:43 UTC
Brazil Re-evaluates Purchase of Warships and Aircraft

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is re-evaluating a six billion dollar plan to purchase eleven warships, as part of her plan to slash government spending, the Folha de Sao Pablo reported.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:35 UTC
Lebanese Tycoon Najib Mikati Become’s Prime Minister

Self-made bilionaire Najib Mikati, attained the backing of enough members of parliament to be named Lebanon’s premier. He is now faced with the challenges of repairing political and sectarian rifts, threatening to tear the country apart.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:24 UTC
Colombia Committed to Improving Human Rights

Guaranteeing respect for human rights in Colombia is the “common purpose” of Non-governmental Organisations (NGO) and the government, Colombia’s defence minister said, responding to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:21 UTC
The US and Interpol to Help Investigate Terrorist Attack in Russia

United States President Barrack Obama pledged on Tuesday to help Russia investigate the deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, the Kremlin said.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 20:13 UTC
Fruits Growers Lose Crop Because of Road Blocks

Fruit growers, packers and pickers in Argentina have ended their strike in the western part of the country, but the damage may have already been done with strike costs estimated at US $50 million, according to local and national media.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 19:50 UTC
Human Rights Watch Annual Report Criticises United Nations Ban Ki-moon

New York based Human Rights Watch has harshly criticized United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s “quiet diplomacy” approach to human rights issues in its annual report. Officials of the human rights monitoring group say the UN leader should not necessarily be elected to a second term later this year.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 18:43 UTC
International Monetary Fund Expects Global Economy to Grow Faster Than Expected

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the global economy will grow faster this year than expected.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 18:25 UTC
United States House Prices Drop for the Fifth Consecutive Month

United States family home prices, fell for a fifth straight month in November and could reach new lows soon, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 - 18:20 UTC
United Kingdom Economy Shrinks Fuelling Fears of Recession

United Kingdom Chancellor George Osborne stands by his financial policies, in spite of figures which show the UK economy has shrunk by 0.5 percent and concerns Britain is facing a recession.