Stories for September 17th 2013

Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 20:55 UTC
Rugby player Tuilagi apologises to Cameron for 'bunny ears' gesture

Lions rugby centre Manu Tuilagi has apologised for making a 'bunny ears' gesture behind the head of British Prime Minister David Cameron in a photo-call at 10 Downing Street.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 20:49 UTC
Brazil completes construction of largest oil offshore platform and can pump 180.000 bpd

A shipyard has completed the construction of the P-55, Brazil's largest offshore oil platform, which will have the capacity to produce 180,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude, it was announced by officials.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 07:10 UTC
Argentina ratifies interest in Mercosur, but Brazil wants negotiations now

The government of President Cristina Fernandez told the business community on Monday that Argentina has an interest in a ‘balanced’ negotiation between Mercosur and the European Union to reach a political, association and trade agreement. However the timetable approach of Argentina does not seem to fit with the rest of Mercosur, mainly Brazil.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 07:06 UTC
Falklands’ Desire Petroleum announces interim results and farmout process

Falkland Islands Desire Petroleum announced on Monday its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013, having posted losses of 1.6 million dollars for the six months to the end of June, down from 1.9 million previously.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 07:02 UTC
Gibraltar drafting legislation to allow fishing under strictly controlled conditions

The Gibraltar Government has taken another legislative step toward allowing fishing with certain types of nets in British Gibraltar territorial waters under limited, strictly-controlled conditions, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 06:59 UTC
Tax incentives in Argentina top bolster the domestic software industry

Argentina is creating new tax incentives to bolster a domestic software industry that is expected to generate sales of 3.75 billion dollars this year, including 900 million in exports. The incentives take effect this week and are to remain in place through the end of 2019.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 06:54 UTC
UN describes the Montreal Protocol on ozone “a remarkable success story”

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called Monday on the international community to continue efforts that will preserve the world’s ozone layer and protect the environment. In his message for the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Mr. Ban pointed to the Montreal Protocol as an example of how Member States are capable to work for the common good.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 06:50 UTC
Obama sets the field for the coming clash with Republicans on the US debt ceiling

US President Barack Obama warned Republicans in Congress on Monday that he will not negotiate over an extension of the US debt ceiling as part of a budget battle that will soon dominate Washington, with a deadline fast approaching.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 06:45 UTC
Falklands receives visit of lawmakers from Panama’s National Assembly

A group of Panama National Assembly members has arrived in the Falkland Islands for a week long visit. The party is headed by Foreign Affairs Commission president Dalia Bernal and includes Yaniel Abrego, president of the Education Commission, lawmaker Renaul Dominguez and Jorge Gantes legal advisor of the Foreign Affaris Committee.
Tuesday, September 17th 2013 - 06:40 UTC
FAO praises Argentina’s law on rural land as an example for Latam countries

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) praised Argentina’s Law on Rural Lands (Ley de Tierras Rurales), stating that the measure could serve as an example for the region. FAO has invited Argentine representatives to expound their experience with the law at a workshop to be staged next week in the Colombian capital of Bogotá.