Politics

Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:31 UTC
Argentina and Brazil plan to prop economies by stimulating the auto industry

Argentine Economy Minister Axel Kicillof and Industry Minister Débora Giorgi fly to Brasilia on Tuesday in a bid to swing the automobile trade balance in Argentina’s favor, with the sector accounting for the majority of a total 3.15 billion dollars trade deficit. From Brazil Finance minister Guido Mantega confirmed bilateral discussions on the auto industry and exports.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:27 UTC
Pope/Cristina Fernandez relation is 'fluid and direct with no intermediaries'

The relationship between Argentine President Cristina Fernández and Pope Francis “is fluid and direct” with a “permanent dialogue and no intermediaries,” Religion Secretary Guillermo Oliveri told a Buenos Aires radio on Monday from Rome, where he attended Sunday's canonization ceremonies for John Paul II and John XXIII.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:20 UTC
Timerman in Israel to rebuild relations deteriorated because of Iran accord

Argentine Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman began a two-day visit to Israel on Monday that aims to strengthen the diplomatic ties weakened last year after the signature in Buenos Aires of the memorandum of understanding with Iran for the investigation of AMIA bombing.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:15 UTC
Overwhelming support for Dani Alves from FIFA, fellow players and Dilma

FIFA president Joseph Blatter and several top players came out in support Monday of Barcelona right-back Dani Alves, who ate half of a banana that was thrown at him in a racist gesture a day earlier during his side's 3-2 win at Villarreal.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:09 UTC
Buses torched in Rio after a youth dies in shootout with the police

Residents of a northern suburb of Rio do Janeiro torched five buses Monday shortly after a 17-year-old youth died in a shootout between criminals and police, Brazilian media reported. The incident again put a harsh spotlight on security in the country, just six weeks before Brazil hosts the football World Cup, with Rio staging seven matches including the July 13 final.
Tuesday, April 29th 2014 - 06:00 UTC
The Houblon £50 notes 20-year cycle ends next Wednesday says BoE

The £50 note featuring the first governor of the Bank of England, Sir John Houblon, will be withdrawn on Wednesday after 20 years in circulation. From that time, only the £50 banknote featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt, which was introduced in 2011, will hold legal tender status.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 23:40 UTC
FIFA's Valcke downplays 'favelas' violence: “finally we will be talking about football”

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke downplayed recent violence in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro as a threat to the upcoming World Cup. The city was the scene of violent outbursts last week when a dancer was found dead with his friends and family blaming the killing on the police.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:48 UTC
Chinese minister underlines the 'strategic' significance of Brazil for Beijing

The relationship between China and Brazil has “extensive significance” due to their position as two primary emerging market countries and economies, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here in Brasilia.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:42 UTC
Brazil's current account deficit climbs to 3.6% of GDP during March

Brazil's current account deficit narrowed in March after an improvement in the trade balance, but it was still the second largest on record for that month, central bank data showed. The country posted a current account deficit of 6.248 billion last month, down from 7.445bn in February.
Monday, April 28th 2014 - 08:25 UTC
Falklands Governor Colin Roberts takes office next Tuesday 29 April

Falkland Islands governor designate Colin Roberts CVO will be taking the oath of office next Tuesday morning 29 April at the Court and Assembly Chamber of Stanley's Town Hall. The swearing in ceremony will be followed by a parade at Victory Green, according to a release from Gilbert House.