Stories for 2012

Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 01:41 UTC
Peru says dolphins died of natural causes; environmental groups unconvinced

Nearly 900 dolphins that washed up along Peru's northern coast since the start of the year died of natural causes, a top official said Tuesday, citing a government report.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 01:24 UTC
UN says half of global fisheries are exhausted and a further third depleted

Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon highlighted on Tuesday the fragile state of the world’s oceans, urging greater protection for marine biodiversity.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 01:22 UTC
Spain anticipated the economy will continue to slump in the second quarter

Spain said it would meet its deficit targets this year despite a new slippage in its regions' accounts and a further contraction of the economy in the second quarter.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 - 01:16 UTC
Falkland Oil & Gas expects farm-in deal with “a listed independent” firm

The political noise stirred up by Argentina over the Falkland Islands will not deter big energy firms from investing in the region if there is enough oil found to make it worthwhile, said the chief executive of exploration company Falkland Oil & Gas.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 19:08 UTC
Piñera admits mistakes in presidential speech but falls short of expectations on education

Chilean leader Sebastián Piñera delivered on Monday his “Presidential Message” at the National Congress in Valparaiso amidst the lowest approval ratings of his presidential career and the shouts of an estimated 8.000 protesters gathering just blocks away.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:55 UTC
NATO aggress to leave Afghanistan end of 2014: what happens later is anybody’s guess

NATO leaders sealed a landmark agreement to hand control of Afghanistan over to its own security forces by the middle of next year, putting the Western alliance on an “irreversible” path out of an unpopular, decade-long war.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:50 UTC
OECD anticipated end to weak growth in Brazil but warns about inflation

Weak growth in Brazil seems to be coming to an end, but there are still looming risks in the shape of inflation, credit risk and competitiveness, according to the latest outlook published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD, on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:43 UTC
Women commanders take over HMS Portland and Patrol Boat Squadron

Two Royal Navy commanders have accomplished two major achievements: Commander Sarah West, aged 40, joins Type 23 frigate HMS Portland in Rosyth on Tuesday becoming the first woman in the Royal Navy's history to be selected to command a major warship.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:39 UTC
US and Japan leading economic recovery but still fragile says latest OECD report

The United States and Japan are leading a fragile economic recovery among developed countries that could yet be blown off course if the Euro zone fails to contain its flaring growth crisis, the OECD said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 22nd 2012 - 18:29 UTC
Royal Navy says HMS Talent reports are “mere media speculations”

Royal Navy Commander Mark Southorn said on Tuesday that news informing of the sending of the HMS Talent nuke submarine to the Falkland Islands are “mere media speculations”.