Stories for 2014

Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:09 UTC
Buses torched in Rio after a youth dies in shootout with the police

Residents of a northern suburb of Rio do Janeiro torched five buses Monday shortly after a 17-year-old youth died in a shootout between criminals and police, Brazilian media reported. The incident again put a harsh spotlight on security in the country, just six weeks before Brazil hosts the football World Cup, with Rio staging seven matches including the July 13 final.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:03 UTC
Three former Barclays employees charged with manipulation of Libor rate

Three former employees of Barclays have been charged in connection with the alleged manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor). The Serious Fraud Office, SFO, said Jay Vijay Merchant, Alex Julian Pabon and Ryan Michael Reich had been charged for “conspiracy to defraud”.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:00 UTC
The Houblon £50 notes 20-year cycle ends next Wednesday says BoE

The £50 note featuring the first governor of the Bank of England, Sir John Houblon, will be withdrawn on Wednesday after 20 years in circulation. From that time, only the £50 banknote featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt, which was introduced in 2011, will hold legal tender status.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 23:53 UTC
Coffee prices soar as Brazil's crop plummets because of adverse weather

Because of adverse climate conditions Brazil’s Arabica coffee prices have recently surged 94%, to 2.144 dollars for half a kilogram ($2.30) on the New York futures market.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 23:40 UTC
FIFA's Valcke downplays 'favelas' violence: “finally we will be talking about football”

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke downplayed recent violence in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro as a threat to the upcoming World Cup. The city was the scene of violent outbursts last week when a dancer was found dead with his friends and family blaming the killing on the police.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 23:29 UTC
IAATO estimates 36.545 tourists will travel to Antarctica next season 2014/15

New figures released on Monday by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), estimate that 36,545 tourists will travel with IAATO members to Antarctica next season, 2014-2015. The information was reported at the first day of the 37th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) in Brasilia, which IAATO attend as Invited Experts.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:48 UTC
Chinese minister underlines the 'strategic' significance of Brazil for Beijing

The relationship between China and Brazil has “extensive significance” due to their position as two primary emerging market countries and economies, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here in Brasilia.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:42 UTC
Brazil's current account deficit climbs to 3.6% of GDP during March

Brazil's current account deficit narrowed in March after an improvement in the trade balance, but it was still the second largest on record for that month, central bank data showed. The country posted a current account deficit of 6.248 billion last month, down from 7.445bn in February.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:25 UTC
Falklands Governor Colin Roberts takes office next Tuesday 29 April

Falkland Islands governor designate Colin Roberts CVO will be taking the oath of office next Tuesday morning 29 April at the Court and Assembly Chamber of Stanley's Town Hall. The swearing in ceremony will be followed by a parade at Victory Green, according to a release from Gilbert House.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:09 UTC
Cristina Fernandez preparing for the day after October 2015 elections

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez faithful participated on Sunday in a major political rally to celebrate the eleventh anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's victory in the 27 April 2003 elections, but also to indicate how the incumbent Victory Front will be acting ahead of, and after the October 2015 presidential election, to ensure the Kirchner political legacy.