Stories for August 28th 2012

Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 04:35 UTC
The endless war: Saudi Arabia goes on the offensive against Iran

Saudi Arabia has gone on the offensive against Iran to protect its interests. Their involvement in Syria is the first battle in what is going to be a long bloody conflict that will know no frontiers or limits.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 04:29 UTC
Buenos Aires Aires real estate market faces the challenge of slowdown and ‘pesification’

The Argentine real estate market has witnessed stunning growth over the last decade but growth of the sector appears to have come to an abrupt and dramatic end in the seven months of this year.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 04:21 UTC
FIFA new ethics committee will examine 2018 and 2022 World Cup awards

The lead prosecutor of FIFA new ethics committee confirms he will examine the controversial awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar as well as the ISL scandal and corruption allegations involving Sepp Blatter.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 04:13 UTC
Despite Fukushima accident, 30 countries considering nuclear energy says IAEA

Almost 30 countries are considering or planning to introduce nuclear energy as interest remains strong despite last year's Fukushima accident, the United Nations' atomic agency said.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 04:03 UTC
Brazil beef exports reached 5.37bn dollars in 2011, but volume was down 10.8%

Last year was very positive for Brazil beef exports having jumped from 4.8 billion dollars in 2010 to 5.37 billion in 2011, which represents an 11.65% increase according to Abicec, the Brazilian Association of Meat exporting industries.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 03:52 UTC
Brazil’s defence industry booming and promoting projects with neighbours

Brazil's defence industry is booming, fuelled by government incentives to modernize the country's armed forces and develop a robust, export-oriented military industrial complex. With the world's sixth largest economy, Brazil was ranked as the eighth largest arms exporter in the 1980s but currently languishes in 30th place, according to industry experts
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 03:42 UTC
Colombia and FARC ready for peace talks with support from Cuba and Norway

Colombia's government will soon begin talks that could lead to formal negotiations for peace with the country's biggest guerrilla group, known as the FARC, according to a Colombian intelligence source.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 03:36 UTC
YPF trying to convince Chevron to help develop massive shale deposits in Neuquen

Argentina’s nationalized oil and gas company YPF and the head of Latin American and African operations for Chevron Corp. are discussing a potential agreement to develop the massive Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas formation in the Patagonian province of Neuquén.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 03:32 UTC
Mexico launches dispute at WTO against Argentina’ import licensing rules

Following similar complaints against Argentina by the European Union, United States and Japan, Mexico has launched its first dispute against Argentina at the World Trade Organization, the WTO announced on Monday.
Tuesday, August 28th 2012 - 03:27 UTC
“The Islands” inspired in the Falklands, a novel about Argentine lost dreams

A novel ‘The Islands’ inspired by the Falkland Islands War and written by Argentine author Carlos Gamerro has been published in English.