Stories for 2012

Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 18:33 UTC
Congress gives Cristina Fernandez additional tool to dismember Clarin group

Argentina's Congress approved on Wednesday a new legal regulation which critics say President Cristina Fernandez could use to force a conclusion in her long-running battle with the country's biggest media group.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 11:01 UTC
Obama immigration reform wants to attract and retain highly skilled manpower

US President Barack Obama plans to give new thrust to a comprehensive immigration reform in the country, one that would not only address the issue of illegal immigrants but also how to attract and retain highly skilled manpower from the rest of the world.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 07:18 UTC
Brazilian economy picks up in third quarter, but doubts remain

The Brazilian economy gained speed in the third quarter central bank data showed on Wednesday, but weaker activity in September suggests that there are still many question marks ahead.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 06:38 UTC
“A modest tax increase on the wealthy is not going to break their backs” said Obama

President Obama has reiterated his call for high earners in the US to pay more in taxes, in his first news conference since winning re-election. He called for quick legislation to rule out tax rises on the first 250.000 dollars of income, but refused to extend cuts for the wealthiest 2%.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 06:22 UTC
BBC celebrates 90 years of broadcasting with a “snapshot of the airwaves”

A composition by Blur front-man Damon Albarn has been played to radio listeners around the world to mark 90 years of BBC broadcasting. 2LO Calling, a “snapshot of the airwaves”, featured iconic sounds from radio over the past 90 years.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 02:20 UTC
Argentina takes Ghana to the Law of the Sea Tribunal over the retained frigate

The Argentine government, as anticipated on Wednesday formally reported Ghana before the Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in a bid to try to recuperate the ship that has been detained in Tema port since October 2. Argentina also announced it will demand compensation for the ‘illicit action’ losses.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 02:16 UTC
Contacts with Ghana navy help restore water and power supply to ARA Libertad

Ghana port authorities, GPHA, on Wednesday re-established water and power supply to the Argentine Navy flagship ARA Libertad retained in Tema, according to naval sources from Buenos Aires.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 02:08 UTC
Uruguayan populist president Jose Mujica, as described by BBC

It's a common grumble that politicians' lifestyles are far removed from those of their electorate. Not so in Uruguay. Meet the president - who lives on a ramshackle farm and gives away most of his pay.
Thursday, November 15th 2012 - 00:13 UTC
Austerity unites Europe: millions turn out disrupting services and clashing with police

Millions took to the streets across Europe in a co-ordinated day of protest against austerity measures. The European Trade Union Organisation says austerity is a “total dead end” and called for industrial action across 23 countries.
Wednesday, November 14th 2012 - 23:44 UTC
Holdout bonds’ ruling: Argentina files a retrial petition at the US Court of Appeals

Argentina filed on Tuesday a petition for a retrial at the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals over a debt ruling that would force the country to pay holdout creditors owning bonds in default since 2002.