Stories for 13th 2015

Wednesday, May 13th 2015 - 07:37 UTC
Nisman's criminal case against President Cristina Fernandez was buried on Tuesday

The criminal case against President Cristina Fernandez was closed Tuesday when federal judges from Cassation Court accepted a prosecutor’s decision not to pursue accusations that she had conspired to shield Iranians suspected of planning the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, May 13th 2015 - 07:21 UTC
Argentina's congress to begin evaluation of Justice Fayt's health condition

Argentina's Lower House Impeachment Committee has approved a motion to begin evaluations on the health of Supreme Court Justice Carlos Fayt, in order to determine whether the judge has the physical and mental capacity to continue in his post.
Wednesday, May 13th 2015 - 07:00 UTC
Cameron puts pressure on Europe for major changes and revamped links

Prime Minister David Cameron will hold an early referendum on membership of the European Union if he can first reach a deal that satisfies his demands for major changes in Britain's relationship with the bloc, his spokesman said yesterday.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 22:03 UTC
Falklands' Isobel Deep drilling operations have recommenced

Energy company Rockhopper Exploration and Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd., have announced that drilling operations at Isobel Deep well have recommenced. Isobel Deep is located in the North Falklands basin and is part of the current round of drilling in Falklands' waters.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 10:41 UTC
In Chile when in difficulties turn right: former IMF deputy chief Finance minister

In a move which has been interpreted as a right turn, economist Rodrigo Valdes was named as Chile's finance minister on Monday by President Michelle Bachelet, in a sweeping cabinet reshuffle in which four of her closest ministers were sacked or shifted into other roles. On Valdes' immediate to-do list is an upcoming 1.26 billion dollars international debt issue.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 10:30 UTC
Ex US president Carter ends Guyana election monitoring trip after falling ill

Former United States President Jimmy Carter ended an election-monitoring trip to Guyana early and flew home on Sunday after falling ill, the Carter Center, his nonprofit organization, said in a statement. The Carter Center provided only sketchy information on Sunday about the condition of the 90-year-old former president.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 08:51 UTC
Guyana voting in early election to end Executive/Legislative standoff

Guyana voted Monday in early elections pitting embattled President Donald Ramotar against an upstart opposition alliance seeking to unite voters across racial lines with its calls to end corruption.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 08:43 UTC
Obama approves oil drilling in the Arctic Sea under certain conditions

President Barack Obama's administration on Monday approved petroleum giant Shell's request to begin drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic Sea under certain conditions, despite opposition from environmental groups.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 06:25 UTC
Argentina reacts to hedge funds attempt to block a fresh debt emission

Argentina has launched a stinging attack on hedge funds attempting to block payment on last month's Bonar 24 debt issuance, stating that the petition shows the 'vulture funds' desperation following the successful auction.
Tuesday, May 12th 2015 - 06:18 UTC
Hollande in Havana ratifies support for Cuba and an end to the US embargo

French President Francois Hollande has urged an end to the US trade embargo of Cuba and envisioned a larger French role in Cuba's engagement with the West during the first visit by a French head of state to Cuba. Havana is in foreign policy talks with both the European Union and the United States amid intense world interest in Cuba following detente with Washington in December.