Stories for August 2013

Monday, August 5th 2013 - 15:55 UTC
Falklands send condolences to family and friends of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward

In a brief message Gilbert House, seat of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly made public its condolences to the family and friends of Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward who was commander of the carrier force sent to recover the Falklands invaded and occupied by Argentine forces.
Monday, August 5th 2013 - 02:15 UTC
Uruguay’s ruling coalition wants Vazquez to confirm his 2014 presidential candidacy

Uruguayan Former president Tabare Vazquez is expected to announce in coming days that he will effectively be the ruling Broad Front candidate for next year’s presidential election when President Jose Mujica’s five year term comes to an end.
Monday, August 5th 2013 - 02:11 UTC
Argentine economy conditioned by energy imports and subsidized fuels and power

If the Argentine government does not manage to stabilize its energy balance, which is one of the main drains of US dollars, the ban on hard currency purchases, the barriers to imports and the growing obstacles to spend money overseas for Argentine travellers will continue and could worsen, according to Buenos Aires analysts.
Monday, August 5th 2013 - 02:03 UTC
Falklands and the Mirages: playing with the Islanders worst memories

The British press has picked on news from Spain and Argentina to state that the government of President Cristina Fernandez is about to sign an agreement to purchase refurbished Mirage F1 decommissioned by the Spanish Air Force, which could become potentially a major threat for the Falkland Islands and another reason for escalating the ever sensitive Argentina/UK relations.
Monday, August 5th 2013 - 02:00 UTC
France drastically cuts defence; expects the Rafale can save it from further axing

France is to cut more than 30,000 defence posts and reduce or delay orders for jet fighters and other equipment as the socialist government seeks to balance the need for stringent spending cuts with a bid to sustain the country’s role as a big military power.
Monday, August 5th 2013 - 01:51 UTC
Iran after closer relations with Latinamerica, says new president Rouhani

New Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met in Tehran on Sunday with Cuban Vice President Ricardo Cabrisas and said his country wanted to expand its relations with Latin America, “especially with Cuba,” Iran's Isna news agency reported.<br />
Cabrisas traveled to Iran for Rouhani's inauguration on Sunday.
Monday, August 5th 2013 - 01:38 UTC
Yerba mate price soars but consumers remain faithful to the traditional infusion

Yerba mate, the classical infusion drink in much of southern South America and particularly in Uruguay is making headlines because of a 34% price increase in the last six months and with prospects of further hikes, according to local providers.
Sunday, August 4th 2013 - 21:35 UTC
Spanish trawler crew member medic-evacuated by Uruguayan frigate

A Uruguayan frigate was involved in a high seas medic evacuation following a distress call from Spanish trawler ‘Playa de Sartaxens’ because one of its young crew members suffered a sudden faint which lasted several minutes.
Sunday, August 4th 2013 - 21:08 UTC
Iran new president picks technocrat cabinet and calls for dialogue on equal footing

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani picked a cabinet of experienced technocrats as he took the oath of office, saying he hoped confidence-building with foreign powers would help resolve the nuclear dispute and ease international sanctions.
Sunday, August 4th 2013 - 21:04 UTC
Berlusconi supports coalition despite his court setback and conviction for tax fraud

Centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi has affirmed that Italy's shaky government, a coalition of his party with the centre left, must continue despite severe tensions after the Supreme Court confirmed his conviction for tax fraud.