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Stories for April 17th 2014

  • Thursday, April 17th 2014 - 04:53 UTC

    For third consecutive month UK inflation stands below the 2% target rate

     The largest contribution in March came from the fall in petrol prices

    The UK inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to 1.6% in March from 1.7% in February, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is the third consecutive month inflation has been below the Bank of England's 2% target rate, and the lowest rate since October 2009.

  • Thursday, April 17th 2014 - 04:44 UTC

    Chilean plan to rebuild Valparaíso but people already returning to their rubble plots

    Valparaíso despite its Unesco World Heritage status is plagued with pockets of poverty particularly in the burnt hills surrounding the port-city

    Chilean President Michelle Bachelet vowed to reconstruct Valparaíso, utilizing a new plan that would prevent many of the 11,000 victims of devastating wildfires from rebuilding on hills that cannot be protected from disasters. But she faces a battle to convince evacuees to relocate, with many wishing to return to what remains of their previous homes.

  • Thursday, April 17th 2014 - 00:02 UTC

    Argentine government sponsors bill to regulate roadblocks and pickets

    Pickets an almost every day patience and ingenious challenge for Buenos Aires City residents

    Argentine President Cristina Fernández congressional group, 'Victory Front' submitted a bill in the Lower House to regulate street protests in a move that seeks to “guarantee and reinforce” the rights of citizens forced to deal with roadblocks and traffic chaos. The project bans the carrying of weapon by security forces during demonstrations too.

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