Politics

Tuesday, April 8th 2014 - 19:10 UTC
China and East Asia expected to grow at slower pace this year, says World Bank

The World Bank has trimmed its growth forecast slightly for China, citing a “bumpy start to the year”. It now expects the Chinese economy to grow by 7.6% in 2014, down from its earlier projection of 7.7%. A slew of disappointing figures has triggered concerns of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
Tuesday, April 8th 2014 - 18:17 UTC
Airport chaos anticipated for Brazil's World Cup as terminals remain unfinished

As if problems with the delayed stadiums was not enough, and with less than 10 weeks until the start of the World Cup, work on crucial new airport terminals has fallen behind in most of the dozen Brazilian host cities, heightening the risk of overcrowding and confusion during the tournament.
Tuesday, April 8th 2014 - 07:38 UTC
UK minister arrives in Brazil to ramp trade with generous export financing

At the start of a three day trade trip to Brazil, the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced the next stage in the UK government’s fundamental overhaul of finance for exporters which should move the UK to the top of the global league for export support.
Tuesday, April 8th 2014 - 00:14 UTC
Brazil will launch massive investment plan next August, two months ahead of election

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced that the third stage of an investment plan, Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) will be launched in August, just two months ahead of an October presidential election in which she will seek re-election.
Monday, April 7th 2014 - 21:05 UTC
UK affairs expert appointed Foreign policy undersecretary at Argentine ministry

A career diplomat and an expert in UK affairs has been named Foreign Policy Undersecretary at the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Maria Carolina Perez Colman replaces Maria del Carmen Squeff who was recently nominated as Ambassador before the French government.
Monday, April 7th 2014 - 20:20 UTC
Argentina and Colombia with the hottest and sexiest women in the world

Argentina and Colombia are among the countries with the hottest and sexiest women in the world according to the TargetMap, an internet site that works with all sort of data, surveys and tendencies displayed on maps.
Monday, April 7th 2014 - 06:36 UTC
Brazil's high yield bonds again attract foreign investors

Brazil’s decision to hike its key interest rate to 11%, its highest level in two years, has again started to attract investors since there are also strong hopes that Brazil’s next president to be elected in October will rein in spending and adjust macroeconomic policies.
Monday, April 7th 2014 - 06:26 UTC
Overwhelming majority of Argentines feel insecurity has become the main problem

Eight out of ten Argentines feel that insecurity has been on the rise during recent months while 90% believe that it has become the main problem of the country ahead of inflation, unemployment and corruption, according to a public opinion poll published in Clarin's Sunday edition.
Monday, April 7th 2014 - 06:21 UTC
UN 'deep concern' over violence in Venezuela; supports people's right to protest peacefully

The United Nations office in Venezuela expressed deep concern over the “high human cost” of anti-government protests which have left 39 people dead during two months of unrest. Hundreds more have been detained or injured in clashes with security forces.
Monday, April 7th 2014 - 06:18 UTC
UK 'in principle' supports greater integration of Gibraltar to European Union

UK Minister for Europe David Lidington, said the British Government would have no objection “in principle” to Gibraltar integrating further into the EU than Britain. He was reacting to recent comments by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, who said Gibraltar may in future want “more Europe, not less Europe, than the United Kingdom.”