Stories for January 2012

Friday, January 6th 2012 - 07:12 UTC
“Ninja” patrol vessel joins the annual Antarctic dispute with Japanese whalers

The Sea Shepherd flagship ‘Steve Irwin’ was shadowed by a Japanese security vessel as it escorted the badly damaged Brigitte Bardot to Fremantle for repairs, the anti-whaling group says.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 07:10 UTC
Ford launches Brazil designed EcoSport to be marketed in 100 countries

The Brazilian subsidiary of automaker Ford has unveiled a new version of its EcoSport SUV and says it will be sold in close to 100 countries. The car was introduced Wednesday in the Brazilian capital and at the Auto Expo show in New Delhi.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 07:05 UTC
Chile’s forest regions on fire; six fire fighters killed; Piñera to apply anti terror legislation

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera invoked anti-terror legislation after at least six fire-fighters died in a wildfire he believes was started deliberately.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 07:03 UTC
Ten million dollars expected for auction of rare edition of “The Birds of America”

A rare first edition of John James Audubon's sumptuously illustrated “The Birds of America,” depicting more than 400 life-size North American species in four monumental volumes, is going on the auction block for an estimated 7 million to 10 million dollars.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 07:01 UTC
Spanish banks must set aside 50bn Euros to cover ‘toxic’ real estate assets

Spain's Conservative government ruled out a bad bank to deal with toxic property assets, wary of adding more debt to a nation fighting to control its deficit and putting the onus on lenders to make their own provisions.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:58 UTC
Hillary Clinton, Lula da Silva, Chavez closely following CFK recovery evolution

The US Government said they are closely following the evolution of President Cristina Fernández health after she underwent surgery to remove a thyroid tumour, and highlighted the Argentine leader’s “very good” relationship with Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:55 UTC
Argentine president recovering with “no complications” and in “good spirit”

Argentine President Cristina Fernández’ recovery is showing “no complications” and she is in “good spirits” announced presidential spokesman Alfredo Scoccimarro in the medical follow-up from the Wednesday thyroid cancer surgery.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:52 UTC
YPF finds oil south of Mendoza; source estimated in 40 billion barrels

Energy company YPF announced the finding of conventional oil at the Cuenca Neuquina, in the Chachahuén bloc, at the Southern area of Mendoza province, that is equivalent to 40 million barrels.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:50 UTC
Message to Iran: UK ready to use military force to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Britain on Thursday signalled its readiness to use military force if necessary to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, warning Iran not to miscalculate over the West's determination to prevent disruption to the key shipping route.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:48 UTC
Dakar rally suspended because Andes snow storms prevent the crossing to Chile

The sixth stage of the Rally Dakar 2012, the first one in Chilean territory, has been suspended due to intense snow storms that do not allow the trespassing of the vehicles from Argentina.