Stories for 2013

Monday, March 18th 2013 - 20:10 UTC
WHO warns of spread of TB strains multiple-drugs resistance; calls for funds

The World Health Organization and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria said on Monday that strains of tuberculosis with resistance to multiple drugs could spread widely and highlight an annual need of at least 1.6 billion dollars in international funding for treatment and prevention of the disease.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 18:49 UTC
Falklands’ dispute: ‘the Vatican is no arbitrage tribunal for international affairs’

The Pope has no reason to intervene in the Falklands/Malvinas dispute, since the Vatican is not an international tribunal and there is no imminence of a war, according to Rodolfo Terragno an Argentine lawyer and former head of cabinet, minister and congressman.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 18:01 UTC
Falklands’ dispute: Cristina Fernandez asks the Pope for this ‘holy intervention’

Argentine President Cristina Fernández revealed she asked Pope Francis for his “holy intervention” regarding the Falklands/Malvinas case, during the meeting held Monday in the Vatican which was followed by lunch.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:33 UTC
Pope Francis meets Cristina Fernandez; 150 world leaders expected for Tuesday’s ceremony

The Vatican Press Office has announced that Pope Francis will meet Argentine President Cristina Fernández on Monday at 8.50 AM Buenos Aires time. It will be the first official meeting the pontiff holds with a head of state.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:22 UTC
“The people of the Falklands have spoken clear and loud”, MLA Hansen tells Trinidad and Tobago

The Falkland Islands have spoken, and have spoken clearly and loud for all countries in the world to listen, said Ian Hansen, member of the elected Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly currently on a tour of Caribbean countries to deliver the message from the March 10/11 referendum.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:07 UTC
PM Cameron stops plans to impose visa restrictions on Brazilian tourists

Plans to impose visa restrictions on Brazilian tourists have been put on hold by Home Secretary Theresa May. Like US, Canadian or Australian citizens, Brazilians can visit the UK for up to six months without a visa.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 08:02 UTC
China will provide 2bn dollars for Latam development projects through IDB

China will provide up top 2 billion dollars for an Inter American Development Bank (IDB) fund, in support of projects for the public and private sector that promoted sustainable growth in the region.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 07:59 UTC
Petrobras keeps target of 2.5m bpd in 2016 and 4.2m bpd in 2020

Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petrobras has unveiled its business plan for the 2013-2017 period projecting investment of 236.7 billion dollars and maintaining its goal of raising crude-oil output from 2 million barrels per day in 2012 to 4.2 million bpd in 2020.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 07:53 UTC
Italian political deadlock could force another ballot by early June

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano appealed to political leaders to work together to form a government, but his appeal fell on deaf ears and pressure grew for a new poll after last month's deadlocked election. The situation is dominated by the ‘Grilusconi’ phenomenon which mustered a 55% protest vote.
Monday, March 18th 2013 - 07:44 UTC
Brazil promises renewed Maracana stadium will be ready for inauguration match with England June 2

Brazil 2014 World Cup organising committee has guaranteed that the historic Maracana Stadium in Rio do Janeiro will be ready in time to host the FIFA Confederations Cup in June.