Stories for November 2012

Friday, November 9th 2012 - 05:41 UTC
Drastic changes in UK forces: Territorial Army will be deployed in the Falklands

UK Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond signalled Thursday morning that members of the Territorial Army will be deployed to the Falkland Islands. Addressing the House of Commons Secretary Hammond said that reserve forces will be expected to fulfill new roles including contributing to standing commitments such as the Falklands.
Friday, November 9th 2012 - 05:30 UTC
Strong controversy at the 2012 World Travel Market in London

World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, became the hub of the world's tourism trade this week in London when more than 100 ministers attended the sixth UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)&Ministers' Summit.
Friday, November 9th 2012 - 05:08 UTC
8N knock out for Cristina Fernandez who nevertheless said “I will never give up”

Hundreds of thousands of protestors, probably a million according to some estimates, took to the streets of Buenos Aires on Thursday evening to hold the 8N pot-banging demonstration against the administration of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:23 UTC
Former Uruguayan presidents disenchanted with Mercosur but divided on the path to follow

Four former elected Uruguayan presidents openly discussed Mercosur revealing an overall disenchantment with the regional political and trade group but with different emphasis as to what was the path to follow.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:17 UTC
Making marihuana legal voted in Colorado and Washington, defying federal law

Colorado and Washington became the first US states to legalize the possession and sale of marijuana for recreational use in defiance of federal law, setting the stage for a possible showdown with the Obama administration.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:11 UTC
Heat causes massive blackout and the collapse of Buenos Aires city

A heat wave which reached 36 Celsius caused on Wednesday a massive blackout in Argentina’s capital with an estimated three million people suffering lack of power plus such emblematic sites as Government House (Casa Rosada), Congress and the posh district of Puerto Madero.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:08 UTC
Brazil says inflation in October peaked and should begin to ease

Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega said on Wednesday that inflation has peaked and indicators are pointing to a retreat to a lower level. Consumer prices rose in October at their fastest pace since April due to higher food prices, government data showed, though a measure of wholesale costs suggested relief should arrive in coming months
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 07:02 UTC
Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake hits Guatemala kills dozens; tremors reach Mexico City

A powerful earthquake off the Pacific coast of Guatemala on Wednesday sent debris crashing down onto cars, collapsed roads and killed dozens in the Central American nation, officials said.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 06:58 UTC
Argentine Judge orders Chevron assets seizure related to court case in Ecuador

An Argentine judge has embargoed up to 19 billion dollars in Chevron assets in connection with an environmental lawsuit by Ecuadorean villagers, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 8th 2012 - 01:53 UTC
Brazil expands investmetns and builds closer economic ties in Africa

Brazilian companies are moving into Africa amid a government drive to build closer economic ties with the continent. A year ago Vale, the Brazilian mining giant, exported its first overseas coal shipment from Mozambique.