Stories for 2011

Thursday, September 29th 2011 - 06:09 UTC
Brazilian judge orders halt to construction of third largest dam in the world

A judge in Brazil has ordered a halt to construction of a multi-billion-dollar dam project in the Amazon region. Judge Carlos Castro Martins barred any work that would interfere with the natural flow of the Xingu river.
Thursday, September 29th 2011 - 00:48 UTC
Raul Castro drops 50-year ban: Cubans allowed buying and selling cars

Cuba authorized auto sales among individuals Wednesday, easing a 50-year-old ban that has helped make the Castro brothers-ruled island a living museum of vintage cars.
Thursday, September 29th 2011 - 00:40 UTC
‘Why support Argentina financially when the country threatens Falklands?’

Why should the UK support Argentina financially when the country is acting against British interests particularly in issues such as the Falkland Islands, asks an article in the Mail-online.
Thursday, September 29th 2011 - 00:12 UTC
US will vote against loans to Argentina in World Bank and IDB

The US State Department said on Wednesday that Argentina must normalize relations with creditors. The statement follows an announcement last week from the Treasury Department warning that the US will vote against granting loans to Argentina in multilateral organizations.
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.