Politics

Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 05:14 UTC
Philip Morris determined to make its legal battle over cigarette labeling with Uruguay, a lesson for other countries

Whether you’re a Marlboro man or a Benson & Hedges smoker, if you pick up a pack in the South American nation you will be greeted by an image of decaying teeth, premature babies, horrific hospital scenes or some other terrifying scenario.
Thursday, September 18th 2014 - 03:08 UTC
The Scottish referendum

By Gwynne Dyer - If the Scots vote “yes” to independence on Sept. 18, as one opinion poll now suggests they will, three things are likely to happen in the following week.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 05:34 UTC
Britain's political leaders promise funds and change, ahead of Scotland's vote

Britain promised to guarantee Scotland high levels of state funding, granting Scots greater control over healthcare spending in a last-ditch attempt to shore up support for the United Kingdom before Thursday's vote on independence.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 05:20 UTC
US dollar reaches new record in Argentina; the 'Dolar Demichelis' forecasted

The US dollar in the informal market reached a new record high against the Argentine Peso at the end of trading on Tuesday. Earlier in the day the Central bank reported the biggest one-day drop in its international reserves since July 30.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 05:01 UTC
Pope concerned with political situation in Argentina; meets Cristina Fernandez on Saturday

Pope Francis is concerned about the political situation and governance in his native Argentina, the Vatican's chief of ceremonies said Tuesday ahead of a visit by President Cristina Fernandez on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 04:20 UTC
Mantega announces yet another stimulus package for Brazil's economy

Finance Minister Guido Mantega presented on Monday a package of tax measures aimed at stimulating Brazil's economy less than a month ahead of the presidential election.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 01:52 UTC
UN hails progress achieved in reducing damage to the ozone layer

United Nations officials hailed on Tuesday the progress made in reducing damage to the ozone layer and the vital role played by one of the most successful environmental treaties in history in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
Wednesday, September 17th 2014 - 01:11 UTC
Argentina warns US acting ambassador on 'default' statements and 'deplores lack of support'

United States interim ambassador to Argentina Kevin Sullivan was summoned to foreign minister Hector Timerman's office and was informed of ”the profound and firm rejection of the Argentine government to the US diplomat’s inappropriate statements”, according to the statement from the ministry made public on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 16th 2014 - 05:50 UTC
HSBC reached 550m agreement with US banking regulators

HSBC Holdings will pay 550 million dollars to resolve a US regulator's claims that the British bank made false representations in selling mortgage bonds to the federal mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before the financial crisis.
Tuesday, September 16th 2014 - 05:28 UTC
Mercosur/Pacific Alliance foreign ministers plan to meet in Chile in November

Foreign affairs ministers from Mercosur and the Pacific Alliance will be meeting next 24 November in Santiago de Chile to explore a possible integration between the two blocks according to Paraguay's foreign minister Eladio Loizaga.