Stories for September 12th 2011

Monday, September 12th 2011 - 23:34 UTC
Brazilian president says her lymphatic cancer condition has been ‘solved’

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said that the lymphatic cancer she was diagnosed in 2009 has been ‘solved’ and she enjoys ‘good health’. The president’s health is a recurrent concern in Brazil.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 23:12 UTC
Canadian company strikes oil in first of three exploratory wells in Neuquen basin

Canada’s Americas Petrogas and venture partner Gran Tierra Energy have made a “significant discovery of oil” in the first of three exploration wells on the Rinconada Norte block in the Neuquen Basin of Argentina.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 23:08 UTC
China imports hit record monthly high in August on strong domestic demand

China’s imports hit a record monthly high in August, indicating a strong domestic demand despite concerns of a global economic slowdown. Imports surged by 30.2% from a year earlier to 155.6 billion dollars, government data released over the weekend showed.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 22:51 UTC
Utility company must compensate couple for ruining their marriage with a blackout

An Argentine power company must compensate a couple whose marriage was ruined because of a blackout which forced the suspension of the religious ceremony and the subsequent party.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 22:35 UTC
Miss Colombia panties and Miss Australia see-through dress on the limelight

Miss Universe 2011 will be aired Monday night but there has been plenty of sparking controversy. Catalina Robayo, Miss Colombia has been snapped one too many times without her panties.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 21:36 UTC
UK magazine names hotel in Torres del Paine Park among top 100 best in the Americas

The prestigious British magazine Condé Nast Traveller has nominated the Hotel Salto Chico in Chilean Patagonia among the Americas and Caribbean best hotels.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 21:01 UTC
DNA tests confirm two suspects raped French students killed in Argentina

The DNA results on tests run on the two French tourists murdered in the Argentine province of Salta indicated that prosecuted suspects Santos Clement Vera, and Gustavo Lasi sexually abused the victims. Likewise, the exam did not test positive on third suspect Daniel Vilte Laxi.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 20:56 UTC
OPEC forecasts slower global oil demand and production

OPEC cut its forecast Monday for global oil demand and production, citing the slowing economic recovery. In its monthly report, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said it expected demand growth to drop to 1.1 million barrels per day -- 150,000 barrels per day fewer than its earlier forecasts.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 20:15 UTC
Obama calls on opposition not to play political games and approve jobs package

President Barack Obama called on Republicans not to play “political games” with his jobs plan as he pressed for swift passage of a 447 billion dollars package he hopes will revive the US economy and boost his re-election prospects.
Monday, September 12th 2011 - 20:09 UTC
Central bankers admit growth slowdown but no sign of world recession

Economic growth is slowing but there is no sign of a worldwide recession, according to global central bankers who said they had no plans for concerted action.