Stories for January 30th 2013

Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:34 UTC
Good and bad news for Argentina disputes at World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization decided to implement two dispute resolution panels, one to probe accusations of unfair trade practices against Argentina by the US, the EU and Japan and another regarding Argentina’s claim that US-sanctioned measures affect their meat and lemons exports.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:32 UTC
Argentina rejects as ‘improper’ Israel’s objection of an agreement with Iran

The Argentine government rejected Israel’s decision to summon the Argentine ambassador in Tel Aviv to discuss recent agreement between Argentina and Iran, saying it considered it an “improper” move that goes “against the traditional, friendly relationship” between both nations.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:30 UTC
Spain will oppose by ‘all legal means’ Gibraltar’s full membership of UEFA

The Spanish Government has made clear to Alfred Bosch, the speaker of Esquerra Republicana Catalonia (ERC) in Congress that it will oppose “by all legal means” Gibraltar’s admission as a full member of UEFA. Madrid said UEFA “should not be used for political purposes”.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:28 UTC
UK gets tough on culture and heritage for those seeking British citizenship

What does it mean to be British? Monarchs, Margaret Thatcher and Monty Python are all important parts of the nation’s heritage, according to a new guide for immigrants introduced yesterday.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:22 UTC
Sao Paulo delegation in UK with PPP infrastructure projects worth 20bn dollars

British Trade Minister Lord Green has welcomed a trade delegation from the Government of the state of Sao Paulo who are in the UK to present eight Public Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects, worth 20 billion dollars, to British potential contractors.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:20 UTC
OAS helps to combat illicit trafficking of firearms in the region

As part of the Organization of American States (OAS) policy to help member countries combat illicit trafficking of firearms the organization this week donated a firearm marking machine to the government of Peru.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:19 UTC
International tourism up 4% last year and reached a record 1.035 billion arrivals

International tourist arrivals grew by 4% in 2012 to reach 1.035 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Emerging economies (+4.1%) regained the lead over advanced economies (+3.6%), with Asia and the Pacific showing the strongest results. Growth is expected to continue in 2013 only slightly below the 2012 level (+3% to +4%) and in line with UNWTO long term forecast.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 01:34 UTC
With almost unanimous support John Kerry confirmed as US Secretary of State

Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry won overwhelming confirmation from his fellow US senators as secretary of state, succeeding Hillary Clinton as the top US diplomat. The vote was 94-3. Dissenters were Republicans Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma and Texans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Kerry.