Stories for November 2014

Friday, November 21st 2014 - 08:50 UTC
Petrobras case revealing the extent of corruption in Brazil's political system

The lawyer of the Brazilian lobbyist Fernando Baiano, who was finally arrested in an ongoing investigation into corruption at state oil company Petrobras, has said that “no public work is done in Brazil without a bribe” and that the people who deny allegation of corruption “ignore the country’s history.”
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 07:40 UTC
UN reveals major gaps in water and sanitation, especially in rural areas

Global efforts to provide improved water and sanitation for all are gaining momentum, but serious gaps in funding continue to hamper progress, according to a new report from the World Health Organization on behalf of UN-Water.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 07:04 UTC
Iran negotiations, OPEC meeting loom for oil markets

As November draws to a close, there are two major events that could profoundly change the oil markets. With the clock ticking, the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5 plus 1) are negotiating down to the wire with Iran over its nuclear program.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:59 UTC
Potential of US offshore oil and gas, according to American Petroleum Institute

Two new studies released by the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) show significant potential added energy and economic benefits to the United States if the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific outer continental shelf (OCS) were opened to offshore oil and natural gas development.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:40 UTC
Gallipoli campaign to be remembered in London, Turkey and Portsmouth

Three days of international commemorations in London, Turkey and Portsmouth will remember the bitter Gallipoli campaign, 100 years after men stormed the Dardanelles.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:15 UTC
Lives lost to terrorism soared 61% in a single year, according to GT index

The number of lives lost to terrorist attacks increased by 61% in a single year, according to the second edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), rising from 11,133 in 2012 to 17,958 in 2013.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:05 UTC
Cristina Fernandez rests in Patagonia and prepares for regional agenda

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez left Thursday evening for El Calafate, Santa Cruz province, to spend the long weekend with her family, presidential spokesman Alfredo Scoccimarro reported.
Thursday, November 20th 2014 - 05:05 UTC
Former Brazilian minister blames Argentina for lack of EU/Mercosur trade accord

A former Brazilian Development minister and currently member of the board of BRF, one of the world's leading food corporations, Luiz Fernando Furlan said Brazil is far away from world trade agreements and urgently needs to review policies in this area, including participation in Mercosur.
Thursday, November 20th 2014 - 04:55 UTC
World largest containership (19.000 TEU) belongs to China and was built in Korea

The world’s largest containership was named at a ceremony held by builder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) this week. Named CSCL Globe, it is the first of five 19,000 TEU containerships for China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), and takes the title of world’s largest containership from Maersk Line’s 18,000 teu Triple E class vessels.
Thursday, November 20th 2014 - 04:39 UTC
Uruguay expects fifty cruise calls less this season, reveals tourism official

Uruguay will be receiving fifty cruise calls less this 2014/15 season, which is 26% down compared to a year ago, revealed the country's Deputy Tourism and Sports minister, Antonio Carambula during the official launching of the season. This means Montevideo will be hosting 104 calls and Punta del Este, 70, compared to the 237 between both terminals (121 and 116) in 2013/14.