International

Monday, June 25th 2012 - 20:09 UTC
EU summit to address banking union, fiscal integration and sovereignty issue

European leaders will discuss specific steps towards a cross-border banking union, closer fiscal integration and the possibility of a debt redemption fund at a summit on June 28-29, according to a document prepared for the meeting.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 19:59 UTC
PM Cameron: Argentina’s behaviour on the Falklands and trade remains “unacceptable”

During a speech at the House of Commons in London on Monday, United Kingdom’s Prime Minister David Cameron blasted Argentina for its “unacceptable behaviour” regarding the Falkland Islands sovereignty claim.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 19:53 UTC
Germany’s leading minister claims “Greece has forfeited Europe’s trust”

Greece's new government should stop asking for more help and instead move quickly to enact reform measures agreed to in return for previous bailouts from its European partners, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 19:37 UTC
Canada prepared to accept the new political situation in Paraguay

Canada seems prepared to accept the new political situation in Paraguay following the removal of President Fernando Lugo, and pointed out in an official release that the ousted leader “accepted the decision from the Paraguayan Senate”.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 17:43 UTC
UK authorities worried about possible Argentine protests at Games

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London (FCO) is said to be concerned after receiving intelligence suggesting that Argentine authorities or proxy groups may persuade the country’s athletes to use the high profile Olympics stage to show support for their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 07:07 UTC
Wen Jiabao confirms Mercosur interest; Uruguay’s deep sea port blueprints to be sent to Beijing

A memorandum of understanding with Mercosur and a deep sea port to the east of Uruguay were two of the main issues addressed by visiting Chinese PM Wen Jiabao with President Jose Mujica revealed the Executive Deputy Secretary.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 06:52 UTC
China is the main actor of the new global realities, Cristina tells Wen Jiabao

At a reception for visiting Chinese PM Wen Jiabao, President Cristina Fernández ratified the strategic alliance between China and Argentina and highlighted that “there are new global realities” of which Argentina wants to be part.
Monday, June 25th 2012 - 06:38 UTC
Chinese delegation ‘surprised’ Minister Almagro was absent when PM Wen Jiabao visited Uruguay

The Chinese delegation of Prime Minister Wen Jiabao that spent over a day in Uruguay and signed several cooperation agreements felt “disappointed” with the fact that the Foreign Minister was not present during the visit.
Sunday, June 24th 2012 - 14:49 UTC
Brazilian grain quality-control equipment manufacturer opens office in Winnipeg

Motomco Group of Brazil, a manufacturer of grain quality-control products, is opening a Canadian operation called Canada Moisture Analyzers in Winnipeg this summer. The shop will handle sales and service for its products, which measure moisture content in grain in North America.
Sunday, June 24th 2012 - 03:21 UTC
Cristina Fernandez receives Wen Jiabao with a long list of requests

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Argentina Saturday on an official visit aimed at boosting trade with one of South America's top agricultural producers.