Stories for October 28th 2014

Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 15:27 UTC
Brazilian economy remains in recession; Central bank survey indicates 0.27% growth this year

Private sector analysts are maintaining their 2014 growth forecast for Brazil's economy at 0.27%, the Central Bank said on Monday. GDP estimate was included in the Focus review, a weekly Central Bank survey of analysts from about 100 private financial institutions on the state of the national economy.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 13:12 UTC
Megaladons the giant shark predator that kept whales on the run

Few fish are as steeped in myth and conjecture as the megalodon, a giant shark that lived roughly 28 million to a few million years ago. This fearsome-looking shark is the subject of numerous documentaries, rumored sightings, and even well-funded search expeditions. While the species may be extinct, its legend certainly lives on.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 07:03 UTC
Uruguay's ruling Broad Front headed for parliamentary majority

Uruguay's ruling Broad Front coalition, despite pollster forecasts to the contrary, confirmed their dominance of local politics and are likely to enjoy a parliamentary majority, after the Sunday presidential election that left Tabare Vazquez as favorite to succeed José Mujica as head of state.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:50 UTC
Charles and Camila arrive in Colombia to boost bilateral relations

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will pay a nine-day visit to Colombia and Mexico, Clarence House residence announced. The heir to the throne and the Duchess of Cornwall will arrive in Colombia on Tuesday October 28 and will remain until November 2, before leaving for Mexico until November 5.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:47 UTC
Brazil's markets react negatively to Rousseff's re-election; waiting for new finance minister name

A sharp drop in Brazil’s financial markets signalled investors are unsure whether the newly re-elected President Dilma Rousseff will take the necessary steps to reinvigorate the country’s stalled economy.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:18 UTC
Reelected Dilma and Cristina Fernandez will discuss “strengthening Mercosur”

The reelected President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff called President Cristina Fernandez on Monday to thank her Argentine counterpart for her message of congratulations following victory at the polls, as well as organizing a bilateral meeting in Australia during the G20 summit.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:06 UTC
Praise for reelected Dilma and Brazilian election from OAS Insulza

The Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza, congratulated Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, on her victory in Sunday´s election, and highlighted the exemplary character of the electoral process as well as wishing the Brazilian leader success in her new administration.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 04:34 UTC
Falklands: the return of the British flag to Government House in Stanley

The Courier.co.uk has published a revealing piece on the night of the Argentine invasion to the Falklands, 2 April, 1982, the shootout with Argentine troops, the surrender and the return of the British flag to Government House on 14 June at the end of the conflict.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 04:03 UTC
Gibraltar contracts top politician to lobby for the Rock's interests in Brussels

Sir Graham Watson has been hired by the Gibraltar Government to represent the Rock in Brussels on a three-year contract. His recruitment is part of Gibraltar's move to strengthen its presence in Brussels to ensure that Gibraltar’s voice is heard on issues that may impact on the Rock’s community and economy.