Stories for 2014

Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 05:47 UTC
UK Independent party EU election posters considered 'racist'

United Kingdom's Independent Party, (UKIP), Britain's anti-EU party, launched its campaign for next month's European elections fending off accusations from rival lawmakers that its pre-election posters were racist.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 05:37 UTC
Brazil anticipates lower soy exports because of a weaker Chinese demand

Brazilian soy crushing association Abiove said on Tuesday the nation would export 43 million tons of soybeans from this season's nearly harvested crop, down from its forecast of 44 million tons a month earlier due to weaker Chinese demand.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 05:23 UTC
Internet governance to be debated at the Net Mundial conference in Brazil

US Commerce Department's decision to ease its governance over the Internet and open it up to other countries will be the subject of much debate in Brazil starting Wednesday. Government representatives from around the world are heading to Sao Paulo for Net Mundial, a two-day meeting to discuss how the future of Internet governance will be handled.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 05:18 UTC
On Mother Earth Day, Ban Ki-moon calls for 'global transformation of attitude and practice'

On International Mother Earth Day, the United Nations is urging greater efforts to promote sustainable development and use of renewable energy sources, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealing for worldwide changes in attitude and practice to curb the negative impact of human activity on the planet.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 05:06 UTC
Cruise Lines association highlights efforts to promote environmental performance

In commemoration of Earth Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) highlighted on Tuesday the extensive efforts of the cruise industry and CLIA member lines to preserve and protect the environment.
Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 - 04:58 UTC
A centre-left broad front is born in Argentina as “a government alternative”

The leaders of various Argentine centre-left and radical parties signed on Tuesday evening the document which marks the official birth of the Broad Front UNEN, the electoral coalition which aims to provide a non-Peronist alternative at the 2015 presidential vote.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:17 UTC
Mercosur agrees on joint trade proposal to exchange with Europe, announces Mujica

“It took time and effort, but believe it or not” in less than two months time, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay will be presenting their joint tariff reduction proposal to Europe for discussions on an ambitious Mercosur/EU cooperation and trade agreement that has been on the table since 1999, said President Jose Mujica.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:12 UTC
EU anti dumping measures force Argentina to eliminate taxes on bio-diesel

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Monday asked Congress to eliminate some of the taxes paid by biodiesel manufacturers in a bid to support an industry hard hit by European Union anti-dumping measures, which was the country's main export market.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:06 UTC
Protested controversial photo show of Nestor Kirchner opens in Montevideo

A great pictures exhibition of former Argentine president Nestor Kirchner to be opened on Tuesday in Montevideo's Town Hall has triggered strong criticisms from the opposition which claims there was no request to the elected councilors for such an event, which is sponsored by the Argentine embassy.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 - 07:01 UTC
Majority of Argentines (61%) dissatisfied with their financial situation

Over 60% of Argentines are not satisfied with their current financial situation and believe the jobs market has little to offer according to the latest public opinion poll referred to the month of March, from Poliarquía Consultores and published in the Buenos Aires daily El Cronista.