Stories for October 2011

Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 20:37 UTC
Falklands have the highest rate of network use in the world, says IMI

According to a report released by the Internet Market Institute, the highest rate of network use in the world is in the Falkland Islands. Taiwan ranked number 35 on the list and was number 5 in Asia, reports the Taiwan News.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 20:25 UTC
Chile purchases UAV from Israel for border control of contraband and drugs

Chile confirmed it had purchased Israeli manufactured Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) which will be used for border surveying to control contraband and drugs. However the UAV won’t be operational for at least another two years.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 20:20 UTC
Democratic and institutional qualities have dropped in Latam since 2009

Latin America managed economic and social advances since the 2009 international crisis but not in democratic or institutional qualities for the common citizen, according to a report from the German foundation Konrad Adenauer, released this week in Mexico.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 18:04 UTC
Dangerous skirmishes anticipated when Japan begins Antarctica whaling season

New Zealand joined Australia in criticizing Japan’s decision to resume whaling in Antarctic waters later this year and Tokyo's announcement that it will increase security for its whaling fleet.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 17:55 UTC
Wikileaks head will participate, via videoconference, in IAPA assembly in Lima

Inter American Press Association (IAPA) reporters, editors and publishers will hear first-hand and discuss exactly what motivated Julian Assange to release secret diplomatic cables through Wikileaks, a Web site that as a source of information has gained as many followers as detractors.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 17:50 UTC
IPI calls for Latam authorities to protect 12 journalists that received death threats

The International Press Institute warned in Vienna of the dangerous situation that twelve Latin American journalists are undergoing having received death threats, and called con authorities to take measures and avoid further killings.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 17:41 UTC
ECB takes the first step of an anticipated major effort to bolster EU banks

The European Central Bank is offering new emergency loans to banks to help steady the Euro zone's financial crisis. The new funding, worth about 40bn Euros would enable banks to draw down one-year loans.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 17:06 UTC
China, the white knight of success, is facing its own debt bubbles

With its deep pockets and buoyant growth, China has been touted as a white knight for the world economy. But fears are growing that the country may face its own debt crisis as its economy shows signs of a slowdown.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 16:59 UTC
Bank of England agrees to inject £ 75 billion to shield the British economy

The Bank of England will inject 75 billion pounds to shield Britain's economy from the Euro zone debt crisis and keep a faltering recovery going, opting for an early, dramatic move to maximise the impact.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 16:52 UTC
Chavez will seize summer homes on the Caribbean to promote state-run tourism

President Hugo Chavez said his government would seize private homes on the idyllic Los Roques archipelago in the Caribbean and use them for state-run tourism in the latest move to implant socialism across Venezuela.