Stories for June 17th 2014

Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 23:25 UTC
UK minister arrives in Brazil to cheer for England and promote business and tourism

UK Minister for Sport, Tourism and Equalities Helen Grant arrives in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to cheer for the English team in the World Cup, and to share experience and promote the values and policies that transform social reality.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 07:15 UTC
Argentina will pay 92% of restructured bonds, hopefully 100% of debt, but will not accept extortions

President Cristina Fernandez pledged on national television late Monday that Argentina will abide and honor its debts, the 92% of those who trusted in the country and hopefully the 100% of creditors, but will not accept 'extortions'.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 07:06 UTC
Argentina questions UPM-Botnia's political influence on Uruguayan government

Argentine foreign minister Hector Timerman said that the pulp mill dispute with Uruguay is 'political' and wondered how great is Finland's' Botnia-UPM influence in the country, but at the same time underlined that all chances of dialogue have been 'exhausted'.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:58 UTC
New Zealand revolutionary sustainable fishing technology wins awards

Precision Seafood Harvesting (PSH) a new, sustainable fishing technology tipped to revolutionize the global industry, has won two major categories at the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards along with being named runner up for the night’s Supreme Award.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:49 UTC
British company spuds exploratory well in Paraguay's Chaco

London AIM listed President Energy PLC, has spudded what it calls the first deep exploration well in the Paraguayan part of the Chaco basin in almost 30 years.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:37 UTC
Argentina pressing Francis over Falklands' dispute, says Vatican expert

Vatican officials are becoming increasingly irritated with the Argentine government after its ambassador to Britain, who is a vocal critic of the UK policy regarding the Falkland Islands, requested a private audience with the Argentine born pontiff, reports a piece by Edward Pentin, published by Newsmax.com.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:27 UTC
IMF cuts US growth forecast and recommends 'continued policy support'

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the United States and said the economy would not reach full employment until the end of 2017, allowing the Federal Reserve to take its time before raising interest rates.
Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:22 UTC
HMS Clyde marks liberation of Falklands with key role in ceremonies

Sailors from HMS Clyde joined other protectors of the Falkland Islands as the British Overseas Territory marked the 32nd anniversary of its liberation. The ship’s company took part in a memorial service and parade, and hosted veterans of the 1982 conflict on Liberation Day in the Islands’ capital, Stanley.