Stories for September 28th 2011

Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 23:42 UTC
Argentine minister and UK generals exchange blows on Faklands defence

“Force” and “defence budgets” are the only reason Great Britain can wield in support of the Malvinas Islands where “it holds 2.000 people hostage on Islands of Argentine sovereignty”, said Argentine Defence minister Arturo Puricelli.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 22:18 UTC
Falklands’ Argos needs additional capital for drilling set to begin at end of year

Falklands based Argos Resources expects to drill its first well on license PL001 in the North Falkland basin in late-2011 or early-2012, using the semi submersible rig Ocean Guardian, currently operating in the Islands’ waters.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 15:39 UTC
Stronghold of the opposition falls to Cristina Fernandez in provincial election

Argentina’s latest provincial election, before the October 23 presidential ballot, was a landslide victory for Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner supported candidates and an end to 28 years of dominance by Argentina’s main opposition party in the Patagonia province of Rio Negro.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 15:00 UTC
Travel and tourism industry account for 9% of world GDP and 260 million jobs

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) urged governments to recognize the vast economic and social contribution of travel and tourism - particularly as a driver of sustainable economic growth and revival.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 14:51 UTC
Obama proposes Roberta Jacobson for Western Hemisphere Affairs

US President Barack Obama suggested that acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Roberta Jacobson, be ratified in office, the White House announced.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 10:22 UTC
Brazilian policemen arrested on suspicion of murdering anti-corruption judge

A senior Brazilian police officer has been arrested on suspicion of ordering the murder of a judge who investigated police corruption.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 06:29 UTC
Chilean president support plummets; 67% “believe little or anything” Piñera says

A poll from the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Reality (CERC) released Tuesday confirmed that Chile’s beleaguered President Sebastián Piñera continues to lose popular support.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 06:24 UTC
Brazil adapts to weaker Real: cuts fuel tax to prop Petrobrás and contain inflation

Brazil cut a tax on fuel sold by Petrobras by 16% helping prevent surging import costs from squeezing profit margins at the state-run company and reducing the need for price increases as inflation quickens.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 06:21 UTC
Japan’s number 2 automaker plans to increase production in Brazil

Japan's number two automaker, is planning to invest 1.5 billion dollars to build a factory in Brazil that might produce electric cars, according to reports in the media.
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 - 02:39 UTC
Gallup governance poll shows 81% dissatisfied with the US political system

A record-high 81% of US citizens are dissatisfied with the way the country is being governed, adding to negativity that has been building over the past 10 years.