Stories for May 2012

Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:27 UTC
Immigration has been sidelined in the US at the expense of human capital growth

Immigration has been sidelined by the US government at the expense of economic and human capital growth, according to New York Mayor Bloomberg who blasted the US government for becoming so worried about reelection and so partisan that “they don't consider immigration as an economic strategy”.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:15 UTC
Falklands’ lawmaker accuses Argentina of “indiscriminate and uncontrolled” fishing

A member of the Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly criticized Argentina for “indiscriminate and uncontrolled” fishing and regretted the lack of cooperation in the conservation of South Atlantic fisheries.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:13 UTC
Glut of pigs in the US and China posed to halt four-year rally in prices

The heaviest and most numerous US pig population on record and rebounding Chinese output are creating a surplus that is poised to halt a four-year rally in prices, reports Meat Trade News daily.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 05:03 UTC
Spain now tells Argentina “YPF is no more than a bump” in a long shared history

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo adopted on Wednesday a conciliatory tone towards Argentina for the first time after the YPF seizure by saying Argentina and Spain should hold “kindred nation” talks.
Thursday, May 24th 2012 - 04:59 UTC
Peruvian president expected in Chile for historic visit, but details are pending

The trip of Peruvian president Ollanta Humala to Chile next month to attend the Pacific Alliance summit is subject to an agreement on de-mining the shared border, announced on Wednesday from Lima Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 19:27 UTC
Falklands’ economy “booming” in spite of Argentina’s efforts of a blockade

Despite desperate attempts from Argentina to deter potential investors and increased interference in Falkland Islands’ activities the objective of an economic blockade has not been achieved, said Governor Nigel Haywood on Wednesday in his ‘state of the nation’ annual speech to the Legislative Assembly.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 19:11 UTC
Gibraltar and Spanish town agree on cross-border group to help sort out fishing dispute

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Spanish town La Linea Mayor Gemma Araujo agreed the creation of a cross-border joint working group that will be examining all aspects of the fishing dispute with Spain.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 18:50 UTC
Following the Falklands’ ad incident Britain/Argentina at the opening hockey match in London

Britain’s men’s hockey team will play their opening match of the London Olympics against Argentina at 1900 BST on 30 July, one of whose players caused a controversy this month with a video filmed in the disputed Falklands/Malvinas islands.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 18:38 UTC
Euro-zone tells members to prepare contingency plans for a possible Greek exit

Euro zone officials have told members of the currency area to prepare contingency plans in case Greece quits the bloc, an eventuality which Germany's central bank said would be testing but “manageable”.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 06:59 UTC
Brazilian Real falls to a new three-year low, “positive” for exporters says minister

The Brazilian Real fell to a new three-year low after briefly erasing its decline as the central bank sold currency swap contracts for the second time in three trading sessions, holding two auctions on Tuesday.