Stories for 2011

Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 07:28 UTC
Brazil’s unofficial ‘job-aid’ for President Obama coming visit

Rio do Janeiro governor Sergio Cabral said he expects US president Barack Obama to announce during his trip to Brazil that he supports Brasilia’s aspiration to hold a seat in a reformed UN Security Council.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 05:34 UTC
US current account deficit totaled 470.2bn last year, 3.2% of GDP

The current-account deficit in the U.S. narrowed 9.7% to 113.3 billion US dollars in the fourth quarter, reflecting an increase in exports. The deficit for all of last year widened to 470.2 billion USD or 3.2% of GDP from 2.7% in 2009.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 05:30 UTC
FOGL has identified large prospects for exploration in the South Falkland Basin

London listed Falkland Oil and Gas says that its negotiations to secure a deep water rig are at an advanced stage as it seeks to drill the large prospects it has identified across the South Falkland Basin.
Thursday, March 17th 2011 - 00:51 UTC
Hours before Obama arrives, Brazil reaffirms its commitment is with Mercosur

When US president Barack Omaba lands in Brazil next Saturday the emphasis of the visit will be on deepening economic relations and potential business opportunities, but Brazil has made it plain clear that any free trade talks with the United States can only take place in the framework of Mercosur.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 23:28 UTC
UK unemployment hits 17-year high: 2.5 million Brits out of a job

The number of unemployed in the UK has hit a 17-year high of more than 2.5 million and pushed the unemployment rate to 8%, official data showed Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 23:25 UTC
Wikileads cables reveal Japan was warned about poor safety at nuclear plants

As concerns about a meltdown at the Fukushima plant escalate, Britain’s the Telegraph revealed a series of two-year-old cables the paper obtained from Wikileaks that show unnamed experts telling Japanese officials they needed to update their nuclear safety protocols.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 23:19 UTC
Mexico defeats Falklands in Americas Division 3 T20 cricket championship

Mexico began their quest for Americas Division 3 T20 Cricket Championship with an impressive 10-wicket victory over the winless Falkland Islands in the morning session of Day 2.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 15:05 UTC
WHO: radiation risk in Japan limited to area next to damaged nuclear plant

The risk of the contamination of food products from nuclear radiation in Japan is limited to the specific area surrounding the damaged nuclear plant, according to a source from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 15:00 UTC
US Travel Association urges Brazil and Chile be included in the Visa Waive Program

Citing an opportunity to advance national security, economic competitiveness and public diplomacy, the U.S. Travel Association has urged President Obama to discuss prospects for including Brazil and Chile in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) when he visits South America this month.
Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 14:55 UTC
Economists downgrade Brazilian 2011 growth to 4.1%; government insists 5%

The Brazilian government said GDP is expected to grow by more than 5% a year through 2014. The Finance Ministry says in a release argued that increased long term investments by the private sector will be fundamental in achieving the projected growth.