International

Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:29 UTC
Chile signs strategic science and education agreement with Massachusetts

The Chilean government has signed a strategic bilateral agreement with the state of Massachusetts, opening the way for collaborative research in the key areas of education, energy and biotechnology.
Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:27 UTC
US criticizes Japan for intervening to halt the rise of the Yen in the last 6 months

The US Treasury on Tuesday criticized Japan's interventions to halt the Yen's rise in the last six months, saying they were unnecessary and that Tokyo would do better to strengthen its domestic economy and competitiveness.
Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:25 UTC
US calls for appreciation of the Yuan but falls short of labelling China a currency manipulator

United States announced it will press for further appreciation of the Yuan arguing the currency is undervalued, while declining to brand China a manipulator of its exchange rate.
Tuesday, December 27th 2011 - 13:52 UTC
Cuba advances with capitalist reforms to install efficient market economy

Cuba will open up more of the country's retail services to the private sector next year, allowing Cubans to operate various services such as appliance and watch repair, and locksmith and carpentry shops, official media reported on Monday.
Tuesday, December 27th 2011 - 09:43 UTC
How US campaigns and elections shaped politics across the world

* By Andrew Hammond - The eyes of much of North America and South America will this coming year be on the US presidential and congressional elections as Democrats and Republicans fight it out for control of the White House, the US House of Representatives, and the US Senate. The ballots could have key implications not just for US domestic issues, but also US foreign policy across the Americas region, including in Cuba and Venezuela.
Monday, December 26th 2011 - 21:10 UTC
Brazil overtakes the UK and becomes the world’s sixth largest economy

Brazil has overtaken the UK as the world's sixth largest economy according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research, CEBR. The latest World Economic League Table also showed Asian countries moving up and European countries falling back.
Monday, December 26th 2011 - 21:08 UTC
“Grand principles don’t impress” IMF chief reminds the Euro zone leaders

The head of the International Monetary Fund said that the world economy was in danger and urged Europeans to speak with one voice on a debt crisis that has rattled the global financial system.
Monday, December 26th 2011 - 11:27 UTC
“People must know full facts” about Argentina’s intentions in the Falklands

Many Members of Parliament and in the Lords, from all parties, are totally committed to standing up for the Falkland Islands and rebutting the actions of Argentina, according to Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell and Secretary of the Falkland Islands Group in Westminster. He added people must know the true facts and intentions behind Argentina’s actions.
Monday, December 26th 2011 - 11:24 UTC
Duke of Edinburgh remains under observation; misses Boxing Day shoot

Duke of Edinburgh is to remain under observation after a third night in hospital, and is set to miss the Royal Family's Boxing Day shoot. The shoot, usually led by the Duke, is expected to go ahead as planned.
Monday, December 26th 2011 - 11:21 UTC
Falklands’ flagged vessels: Spanish fishermen call on Madrid to fight Argentine blackmail

The President of the Spanish Association of Marine Fishing Officers (Aetinape), José Manuel Muniz, has asked the new Spanish government to get involved and act against the pressure placed on Falklands-flagged vessels by the Argentines, according to an article in the Galician newspaper Faro de Vigo, which examined the Spanish reaction to the ban on the entry of Falklands flagged vessels to Mercosur ports.