Stories for 2013

Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 16:14 UTC
Hollande announces sweeping measures to ‘moralize French public life” and banks

French President Francois Hollande has called for “eradication” of the world's tax havens and told French banks they must declare all of their subsidiaries. He was speaking after presenting a draft law aimed at “moralising” French public life - a response to the tax scandal that has shaken his presidency.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 16:03 UTC
Admiral Zambellas takes over as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff

Admiral Sir George Zambellas has superseded Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope as the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. Admiral Stanhope stepped down on Tuesday as the professional head of the Royal Navy after a career spanning 43 years.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 15:41 UTC
Falkland Islands’ toothfish fishery awarded “Best Choice” rating by Seafood Watch

The Falkland Island Toothfish fishery is one of the three toothfish fisheries around the world awarded a category of “Best Choice” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program. Seafood Watch is the most well-known and trusted source in North America for consumers and businesses seeking information about environmentally responsible seafood choices.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 15:26 UTC
Falkland Islands Baroness Thatcher memorial service and public holiday on April 17

The Falkland Islands will be holding a memorial service for the late Baroness Thatcher on Wednesday 17th April, which has been declared a public holiday, announced the local government.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 10:22 UTC
Overwhelming support for Mujica’s comments on Cristina and Nestor Kirchner

A clear majority of Montevideo residents support Uruguayan president Jose Mujica controversial comments on Argentine President Cristina Fernandez and her deceased husband Nestor Kirchner, “the old lady is worse than the one eyed man”, according to an opinion poll made public on Tuesday by a local broadcasting station.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 08:05 UTC
The Americas have an ‘unprecedented opportunity’ for sustained growth

The countries of the Americas face an ‘unprecedented opportunity’ for sustained growth supported by a newfound sense of optimism, said the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jose Miguel Insulza at the Palm Beach Strategic Forum.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 07:55 UTC
Lady Thatcher’s funeral with military honours will take place on April 17

Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's ceremonial funeral with military honours will take place in London on Wednesday, April 17, David Cameron's office said. The service will be held in St Paul's Cathedral, Downing Street announced.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 07:50 UTC
Argentine lawmakers criticize Lady Thatcher over the ‘Belgrano’ and for promoting economic ‘neo-liberalism’

The Argentine government remains silent on the death last Monday of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, but several lawmakers, former officials and Malvinas veterans organizations did have something say and not only linked to the Falklands war and the sinking of the Argentine cruiser ‘Belgrano’ in May 1982.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 07:39 UTC
Santos leads massive march in Bogotá with a “I believe in Peace” T-shirt

President Juan Manuel Santos led Colombians in a massive march for peace on Tuesday, calling for an end to decades of armed conflict at a time when peace talks in Havana are under fire from extreme conservative groups.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013 - 07:33 UTC
Petrobras calls for clear rules to foster investment in shale production development

Brazil’s oil and gas Petrobras said Argentina needs clear rules to foster investments if it wants to develop its unconventional oil and gas resources.