Stories for 2012

Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 09:16 UTC
Entertainment for Falklands’ residents: quite more than could be expected

Since the world’s eyes were on the Falklands during the 30th Anniversary Commemorations for the 1982 Conflict, life in the Islands has returned to normality and despite a population of approximately only 3,000, residents activities are far from quiet and enjoy very enjoyable.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 09:10 UTC
Paraguayan president calls for moderation from the Senate on the Venezuela issue

Paraguayan president Federico Franco called for moderation and time from members of Congress when they begin considering Venezuela’s request to become a full member of Mercosur, since the issue needs of “a good in depth analysis and no hasty decision”.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 09:02 UTC
Puricelli praises defence links with Chile and support for Argentine Malvinas claim

Relations with Chile are an example of the fabulous transformation of regional politics in the last three decades, said Argentine Defence minister Arturo Puricelli during a conference at the Chilean military school.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 08:57 UTC
Standard Chartered reaches agreement with US regulators, pays 340m fine

Standard Chartered has agreed a 340 million dollars settlement with New York regulators that accused it of hiding 250bn of transactions with Iran. The hearing that had been scheduled for Wednesday has now been adjourned.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 08:54 UTC
Brazilian court listens to natives claims and suspends work on Belo Monte dam

A Brazilian federal court has ordered the immediate suspension of work on the controversial Belo Monte hydroelectric plant, ruling that indigenous communities were not consulted. It was set to be the world's third-largest dam.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 08:50 UTC
Students and police clash in Santiago; mayor threatens to cancel protestors scholarships

For a third day running Chilean riot police broke up protests by students who had taken control of several high schools in the capital Santiago to demand education reform.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 08:46 UTC
Brazilian state plans cattle traceability system with ear-tags and chips

The Government of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is planning to invest about 25 million dollars in restructuring animal health protection in the state and electronically identifying every beast in its 13 million cattle herd, in a project designed to provide a full traceability system.
Wednesday, August 15th 2012 - 00:50 UTC
Euro zone contracts 0.2% in Q2; Germany remains strong but exposed to contagion

The Euro zone debt-ravaged economy shrank in the second quarter (after a dismal first) and despite continued German growth which economists said could soon be snuffed out.
Tuesday, August 14th 2012 - 23:51 UTC
Sunflower seed production down in Europe because of lack of rainfall

Sunflower seed production in the European Union, Ukraine and Russia will drop 11.7% to a total of 24.82 million tons this year, from 28.12 million tons a year ago, Hamburg-based oilseed analyst Oil World said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 14th 2012 - 23:38 UTC
Mercosur farmers plan to sow record soybean area; stocks drop to half from a year ago

Mercosur farmers in Brazil and Argentina are forecast to plant more soybeans for harvesting this season in response to higher prices, at the expense of wheat and corn sowing, according to Oil World. Paraguay and Uruguay Agriculture ministries have also anticipated an increase in the soybeans planted areas.