MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for October 25th 2014
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Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 12:50 UTC
BP and GDF Suez announce discovery of new field in UK Central North Sea
Oil firms BP and GDF Suez have announced the discovery of a new field in the UK Central North Sea. The find, which spans adjacent blocks operated separately by the two companies, has been flow-tested at a maximum rate of 5,350 barrels per day.
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Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 10:53 UTC
Trekker technology captures imagery of Shackleton's South Georgia
Trekker technology captures imagery of one of the most rarely-visited places on earth, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, made famous by Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the bravest and most remarkable explorers. It offers end users the literal experience of being an explorer by traveling to places where traditional vehicles – or they - cannot go.
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Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 10:25 UTC
Uruguay's Sunday election and the ruling coalition furious internal dispute
On Sunday 2.6 million Uruguayan registered voters will decide who will be their next president plus 30 Senators and 99 Lower House members. If no presidential candidate makes 50% of valid ballots plus one, the most probable result a run off takes place at the end of November between the two most voted candidates.
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Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 10:09 UTC
Another hedge fund, Dart container, after Argentine assets to cash defaulted bonds
Billionaire Kenneth Dart’s EM Ltd. is seeking to take advantage of a U.S. court ruling won by fellow billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Singer NML Capital, as he seeks payment on 835 million dollars in defaulted Argentine bonds.
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Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 10:02 UTC
Argentina's bonds dispute: Judge Griesa delays a week a Citigroup hearing
U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa has delayed by a week a December hearing to consider whether Citigroup Inc should be allowed to process an interest payment by Argentina on bonds issued under its local laws following its 2002 default.
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Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 09:44 UTC
Cristina Fernandez challenged to show her law degree and Timerman described as a 'traitor'
A colloquium sponsored by an Argentine business grouping, IDEA, that has been critical of the government of Cristina Fernandez, but in a framework of moderation and self containment, turned into a students' open assembly when a constitutional law professor gave a speech on the rule of the law, called on President Cristina Fernandez to show her law degree and described minister Hector Timerman as a 'traitor' of the essence of Judaism for having reached an agreement with Iran.
