MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for December 28th 2011
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Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:29 UTC
Chile signs strategic science and education agreement with Massachusetts
The Chilean government has signed a strategic bilateral agreement with the state of Massachusetts, opening the way for collaborative research in the key areas of education, energy and biotechnology.
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Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:28 UTC
Chilean students end some school occupations but pledge to continue protests
Students have voted to end occupations at two of the most symbolic institutes of Chile’s public education system, but have vowed to continue demonstrations after months of protests have failed to achieve significant reforms to the country highly privatized, class based education system.
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Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:27 UTC
US criticizes Japan for intervening to halt the rise of the Yen in the last 6 months
The US Treasury on Tuesday criticized Japan's interventions to halt the Yen's rise in the last six months, saying they were unnecessary and that Tokyo would do better to strengthen its domestic economy and competitiveness.
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Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:25 UTC
US calls for appreciation of the Yuan but falls short of labelling China a currency manipulator
United States announced it will press for further appreciation of the Yuan arguing the currency is undervalued, while declining to brand China a manipulator of its exchange rate.
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Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 01:13 UTC
Argentine president to undergo surgery for papillary thyroid cancer next week
Argentine president Cristina Fernandez has tested positive for papillary thyroid cancer and will undergo surgery next January 4. The Argentine leader will be taking a leave of absence until January 24th, announced on Tuesday the Executive spokesperson Alfredo Scoccimarro.
