International

Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 03:54 UTC
Iran insists in denying any involvement in deadly attack on Jewish centre in Buenos Aires

Iran’s government rejected once more the involvement of any Iranian citizen in the 1994 AMIA Jewish Centre terrorist bombing, but indicated to be ready to help into identifying those who could have committed the attack.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 02:38 UTC
Iran expected to import 100.000 tons of Argentine soy-oil in 4Q

Iran is likely to import over 100.000 tons of soy-oil from Argentina in October-December 2012 as Iran's purchasing of soy beans, soy-oil and soy-meal is recovering from the impact of sanctions, Hamburg-based oilseeds analysts Oil World said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 01:43 UTC
IATTO introduces ‘climate change’ presentation for ‘Antarctic Ambassadors’

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO, announced on Tuesday the availability of a new PowerPoint presentation designed to help the traveller understand how climate change is affecting the Antarctic environment.
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 14:15 UTC
HMS Dauntless in Portsmouth after South Atlantic deployment; HMS Edinburgh on her way

After a six-month deployment to the South Atlantic, including a patrol and exercises in the Falkland Islands, the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dauntless has returned to her home port in Portsmouth, southern England.
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 07:30 UTC
ARA Libertad retained in Ghana has cost Argentina almost 3m dollars

The Argentine navy flagship ARA Libertad impounded in Ghana by US investment funds since 2 October has cost so far over 2.6 million dollars, half of which for the repatriation of the 281 cadets and crewmembers, according to Argentine naval and diplomatic sources quoted in the Buenos Aires media.
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 07:25 UTC
‘Atlas of Health and Climate’ to understand the challenges of extreme conditions

As the world’s climate continues to change, hazards to human health are increasing. The Atlas of Health and Climate, published jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), illustrates some of the most pressing current and emerging challenges.
Tuesday, October 30th 2012 - 07:16 UTC
Australia’s Petrel Energy farms in with US explorer operating onshore Uruguay

Australia’s Petrel Energy is getting involved in Uruguay after taking a stake in a private US player which also gives it a presence in Spain. The Sydney-based explorer said its 25% stake in Schuepach Energy International (SEI) gives the company a shot at unearthing “company-making” large scale oil and gas discoveries.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 13:00 UTC
Argentina and Iran meet in Geneva to discuss 1994 deadly bombing in Buenos Aires

Argentine and Iranian representatives are meeting in Geneva on Monday to discuss a 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid association in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people and injured 300 others, the Argentine Foreign Ministry said Sunday.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 12:31 UTC
Wall Street closes down Monday, Tuesday as hurricane Sandy advances on New York area

Wall Street stock and options markets will be closed on Monday and possibly Tuesday, the exchange operator said, going back on a plan that would have kept electronic trading going on Monday.
Monday, October 29th 2012 - 12:26 UTC
With the charisma of Lula da Silva, Brazilian ruling party takes control of Sao Paulo city

Fernando Haddad of Brazil’s ruling Workers Party, a protégé of ex-president Lula da Silva, won Sao Paulo’s mayoral runoff election, according to official results. With 92% of ballots counted, Haddad had secured 56% to defeat his opposition rival and former presidential candidate Jose Serra of the Brazilian Social Democratic Party who received 43.9%.