Stories for December 24th 2014

Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 12:23 UTC
Katia Abreu to become Brazil's new Minister of Agriculture

Other members of cabinet announced for Dilma's next term due to start on January 1.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 09:34 UTC
Barenboim halts La Scala concert to reprimand “badly educated” fans

Musician upset by noisy, flashy picture taking audience - several previous warnings were of no use.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 07:44 UTC
Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Chile sign additional protocols to Treaty of Maipu

Hector Timmerman, Heraldo Muñoz outline new phase in binational relationships. Transandean Train, Agua Negra and Las Leñas Paths to bring on significant progress.
Wednesday, December 24th 2014 - 06:43 UTC
State Dept. confirms resignation of Guantanamo Closure Special Envoy

Clifford Sloan had acted as a liaison with Uruguayan President Jose Mujica in bringing six refugees into the South American country for humanitarian reasons

Katia Abreu to become Brazil's new Minister of Agriculture