Stories for 2011

Friday, January 28th 2011 - 18:24 UTC
Toothfish quota reduced in South Georgia

THE South Georgia toothfish quota dropped from 2800 tonnes to 1800 tonnes this year, with a reduction in the number of vessels from 9 to 6, confirmed the Senior Executive of the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) Martin Collins today.
Friday, January 28th 2011 - 14:27 UTC
Muslim Birth Rate Drops

Decreasing birth rates will slow the world’s Muslim population growth over the next twenty years, reducing it from 2.2% a year in 1990-2010 period to 1.5% up until 2030 a new study says.
Friday, January 28th 2011 - 14:22 UTC
Euro is Not Going Through a Crisis According to European Central Bank President

The euro is not going through a crisis, although in some countries if the EU there are problems which must be solved, said the President of the European Central Bank Jean Claude Trichet. “There is no euro crisis. That is absolutely clear,” he added.
Friday, January 28th 2011 - 06:12 UTC
Thousands Due To Protest Across Egypt

Egyptian demonstrators fought security forces into the early hours of Friday in the city of Suez, and the Internet was blocked ahead of the biggest protests yet planned against President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule.
Friday, January 28th 2011 - 02:21 UTC
Nelson Mandela’s Health Surrounded by Secrecy

Nelson Mandela is reportedly recovering from a collapsed lung at a Johannesburg hospital, cloaked by levels of secrecy that have triggered wild rumours and near panic.
Friday, January 28th 2011 - 02:19 UTC
Half a Million Chileans Fall into Poverty Following Earthquake

Chile’s Planning Minister Felipe Kast and Housing Minister Magdalena Matte met yesterday at Cerro Navia to announce the results of Chile’s Post Earthquake Survey (EPT). The survey’s aim was to measure the social impact of the February. 27, 2010, 8.8-magnitude earthquake on poverty, property, and psychological well-being in Chile.
Friday, January 28th 2011 - 02:14 UTC
Europe Could Fall Apart Sustaining Euro Warns Soros

Billionaire financier George Soros warned on Wednesday that Europe could potentially fall apart because of the “two-speed Europe” of haves and have-nots that is being perpetuated by the reform of the embattled euro.
Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 21:08 UTC
Chavez and Mujica Meet and Sign Numerous Bilateral Agreements

Uruguayan President Jose Mujica is visiting Venezuela and today held talks with President Hugo Chavez at the Miraflores presidential Palace.
Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 21:01 UTC
Record Low Unemployment Rate in Brazil for 2010

Brazil’s booming economy registered record low unemployment in 2010 as a strengthening economy created jobs. The rate fell to a record low in 2010, as the country’s economy records the fastest growth since 1985.
Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 20:53 UTC
General Motors Drops Loan Application After Improvement

General Motors said on Thursday that it was withdrawing its application to borrow $14.4 billion from a pool of federal money intended to help automakers build more fuel efficient vehicles.