Stories for 2012

Friday, February 17th 2012 - 01:25 UTC
On eve of Carnival, Brazilian minister warns Rio do Janeiro of dengue epidemics

Brazilian health minister Alexandre Padilha warned on Thursday that the city of Rio do Janeiro is exposed to potentially one of the worst epidemics of the mosquito transmitted dengue disease in recent history.
Friday, February 17th 2012 - 01:22 UTC
Rousseff names controversial pro-abortion minister for Women’s affairs

Recently inaugurated Minister for Women policies Eleonora Menicucci has raised eyebrows in chauvinistic Brazil after having publicly admitted to two abortions and bi-sexual experiences
Friday, February 17th 2012 - 01:20 UTC
Gold demand at 14 year high in 2011; China rapidly becoming top consumer

Gold demand struck 14-year highs in 2011, driven by record investment, buying in China, which could overtake India this year as the world's top consumer, and central bank purchases, which hit their highest in at least 40 years, according to a report on Thursday.
Friday, February 17th 2012 - 01:18 UTC
HMS Protector meets RRS Ernest Shackleton in Antarctica

Newly commissioned Royal Navy Ice patrol vessel HMS Protector met up with her sister ship, the RRS Ernest Shackleton, in Antarctica recently. Her role as Ice Patrol Ship is to: conduct hydrographical surveys; assist the British Antarctic Survey; conduct base inspections to support the Antarctic Treaty and patrol for unlicensed fishing and visitors
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 21:13 UTC
UK Science minister calls in the Falklands en route to Antarctica tour

Science and Universities Minister David Willetts has become the latest UK politician to visit the Falklands. A spokesman for Mr Willetts said he would make on Thursday a “transiting visit” en route to an engagement in Antarctica.
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 21:00 UTC
UN postal union acquires world’s first postage stamp issued in 1840

The United Nations postal union reported this week it has acquired what is probably the world’s best-known stamp – the Penny Black – which was issued 172 years ago and shows a profile image of United Kingdom’s Queen Victoria on a black background.
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 20:51 UTC
Sean Penn should return his Malibu estate to the Mexicans

By Dr Tim Stanley - During his recent tour of Argentina and Uruguay as UN ambassador at large for Haiti made some unfortunate statements regarding the Falklands/Malvinas diplomatic dispute arguing that “It would be nothing short of bullying, to not sit down and diplomatically negotiate a fair sharing of any resources discovered between Argentina and the United Kingdom”.
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 20:43 UTC
Controversy in Nicaragua over contribution for ALBA development bank

Nicaragua’s Central Bank President Antenor Rosales quit following a disagreement with President Daniel Ortega over the use of foreign currency reserves to fund a regional bank for the Venezuelan-led bloc of eight nations known as Alba, (Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas).
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 20:12 UTC
Moody warning on credit ratings of 17 global banks and 114 European financial institutions

Moody's warned Thursday it may cut the credit ratings of 17 global and 114 European financial institutions in another sign the impact of the Euro zone government debt crisis is spreading throughout the global financial system.
Thursday, February 16th 2012 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islanders have the right to choose their future

By Dr. Barry Elsby - The Falkland Islands are home to a thriving community. In the face of escalating rhetoric, that community must have the right to determine its own future, argues Dr Barry Elsby MLA