Stories for 2014

Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 05:02 UTC
Clear majority of Argentines disapprove of Cristina Fernandez government

The assessment of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez performance has dropped over 20 points according to the latest findings from a public opinion poll published this week, with 67.5% of interviews saying they are not satisfied with the current leadership at Casa Rosada.
Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 04:52 UTC
China buys majority stake in Nidera as part of its investment in food assets

China's State-owned Chinese food giant Cofco Corp. on Friday announced it was buying a 51% stake in closely held grains trader Nidera NV. By investing in Dutch Nidera, Cofco--China's largest stated-owned grain trader-- would have greater control over pricing as well as better access to major grain-growing regions, such as Latin America and Russia.
Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 04:43 UTC
Scientific debate on synthetic chemicals in packaging and plastic bottles effects on human heath

Concerns about the contamination of food and drink by synthetic chemicals in packaging and plastic bottles has again come to the fore with calls for greater monitoring of the long-term effect on human health.
Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 04:35 UTC
New spy technology to spawn oil revolution

The future of oil exploration lies in new technology--from massive data-processing supercomputers to 4D seismic to early-phase airborne spy technology that can pinpoint prospective reservoirs.
Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 04:30 UTC
Blatter becomes Brazilian: Cup problems under control: it will be an exceptional event

Problems with Brazil's World Cup venues are under control with just 100 days to go before the first match kicks off, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:53 UTC
Hague raises UK's concern about illegal Spanish incursions in Gibraltar waters

UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague, personally raised Britain’s concerns about persistent “illegal” Spanish incursions into British Gibraltar territorial waters, it was revealed. Mr. Hague spoke to Gonzalo de Benito, the Secretary of State at the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, on February 20 on the margins of an emergency meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:44 UTC
Several Caribbean BOTs listed in the US 2014 narcotics control strategy report

The United States has named several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as major money laundering states whose financial institutions engage in currency transactions involving significant amounts of proceeds from international narcotics trafficking.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:35 UTC
YPF oil and gas production up in January but still not enough

Argentina's YPF increased oil and gas production by around 9% in January, continuing a trend that began in mid-last year in which the state-controlled firm reversed long-standing production declines. And while the rest of the sector continued to lag behind, oil production at least did experience a monthly increase, suggesting that YPF’s increases in output are starting to have a positive effect on the sector as a whole.
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:31 UTC
Venezuela prepares to honor Chavez on the first anniversary of his death

Venezuela has geared up for commemorations of populist leader Hugo Chávez's death despite continued protests against his successor that have shaken the OPEC member and threatened the legacy of “El Comandante.”
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 23:22 UTC
Britain's new 'governor of the Falkland islands' is a provocation

By Alicia Castro, Argentine ambassador in London - Ms Castro writes a column in The Guardian to complain about the appointment of Colin Roberts as the next Falkland Islands governor and unearths some Wikileaks cables referred to the incoming governor's attitude regarding the Chagos islanders forced eviction, and plans to ensure they will never be returned by declaring the vast area a 'marine park' allegedly questioned by US diplomacy.