Stories for 2014

Thursday, February 13th 2014 - 02:05 UTC
Satellite test counting of whales in Argentina's Peninsula Valdez and Golfo Nuevo

Scientists have demonstrated a new method for counting whales from space. It uses very high-resolution satellite pictures and image-processing software to automatically detect the great mammals at or near the ocean surface.
Thursday, February 13th 2014 - 01:35 UTC
China trade surplus jumps in January, with imports increasing by 10%

China's trade surplus jumped to 31.9bn dollars in January, easing concerns the world's second-largest economy may be stuck in a slowdown. The figure was up 14% from a year earlier and stronger than forecasts for a 23.7bn surplus.
Thursday, February 13th 2014 - 01:31 UTC
Still divided, US Congress lifts government borrowing limit...until 2015

The US Senate has sent to the president a bill to raise the country's borrowing limit for another year, ending a series of political standoffs over the issue. The chamber passed the bill on a 55-43 party line vote a day after it narrowly passed the House of Representatives.
Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 22:55 UTC
Falklands' visit of Uruguayan lawmakers delegation upsets Argentina

The visit of four Uruguayan lawmakers to the Falkland Islands is receiving ample coverage from the Argentine media particularly the intention of closer links between Montevideo and the Islands including the possibility of sending Uruguayan manpower as well as promoting trade, tourism, culture and social relations
Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 09:09 UTC
Pacific Alliance signs accord to scrap 92% of inter-trade tariffs and bolster ties with Asia

Heads of state from the Pacific Alliance, comprised of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, signed a deal on Monday that will scrap 92% of tariffs on goods and services traded between them. Created in 2012 the Alliance aims to integrate free markets in trade, energy, finance and infrastructure, and bolster ties with Asia, a key trading partner.
Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 09:05 UTC
2014 World Cup stadium workers threaten to strike for better working conditions

Workers at a World Cup stadium in the jungle city of Manaus are threatening to go on strike to demand better conditions following a third recent construction-related death at the venue. A walkout could further delay the completion of the Arena da Amazonia just months before the start of football’s showcase tournament.
Wednesday, February 12th 2014 - 00:08 UTC
Gibraltar takes border queues dispute to Brussels: Spanish government 'furious'

The Spanish Government is “furious” at Gibraltar’s high profile with EU decision makers, the Rock’s Liberal Democrat MEP, Sir Graham Watson, said on Monday. The lawmaker was speaking on the eve of a three-day visit to Brussels by a delegation from the Gibraltar Government led by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo.
Tuesday, February 11th 2014 - 23:59 UTC
First Sea Lord warns the Royal Navy faces “the fight of our generation”

Britain must commit to operating both its new aircraft carriers and replacing its nuclear deterrent if it is to remain a first division military power, the head of the Royal Navy has warned. Admiral Sir George Zambellas, the First Sea Lord, said the service faced “the fight of our generation” if it was to remain a credible force in the years ahead.
Tuesday, February 11th 2014 - 23:53 UTC
Yellen confirms Bernanke approach: labor market recovery “far from complete”

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday the US central bank was on track to keep reducing its policy stimulus, even as she acknowledged the labor market recovery was “far from complete.”
Tuesday, February 11th 2014 - 23:44 UTC
“It is not clear where the Argentine government is heading or who is in charge”

It is not clear where the government commanded by Argentine president Cristina Fernández is heading to, Economy Minister of neighboring Uruguay Mario Bergara affirmed saying the economic ups and downs in Argentina have deeply impacted on Uruguayan exports, tourism and real estate activities.