Politics

Thursday, January 15th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
International Year of Astronomy to honour Galileo

A large cluster of astronomers have been present in Paris this week at the official launch of the International Year of Astronomy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said.
Wednesday, January 14th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Obama promises a “new chapter” in relations with Latam

Barack Obama, who takes over as US President on January 20 promised a “new chapter” in relations with Latinamerica and stronger US-Mexico links, following a meeting on Monday with President Felipe Calderón in Washington. It was Obama's first meeting with a foreign leader since his November election.
Wednesday, January 14th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands remembers hard times' good friend and lobbyist

Major General (retired) Nigel St. George Gribbon OBE, the founding Chairman of the United Kingdom Falkland Islands Trust (UKFIT) was Managing Director of British PR Company, Sallingbury Limited, before and during the South Atlantic conflict (1982) and provided PR expertise for the political lobbying group the Falkland Islands Association.
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Court approves UK's “super bank”: Lloyds TSB + HBOS

The formation of a UK “super bank” has been rubber-stamped with a court giving its approval for Lloyds TSB's takeover of HBOS. The Court of Session in Edinburgh gave the green light to the deal after a legal hearing lasting all day.
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Mrs. Kirchner back to business on a light, private agenda

Contrary to Buenos Aires press speculation and apparently to medical counselling, Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner retook on Monday afternoon her agenda at the official residence of Olivos, although at a lighter pace and with breaks for short walks in the gardens.
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
China close to Latam: becomes formal member of IDB

China formally joined the Inter-American Development Bank in a signing and flag placement ceremony held on Monday at the IDB's headquarters in Washington, DC. The Asian giant became the Bank's 48th member nation, contributing 350 million US dollars to various programs.
Monday, January 12th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Another Kirchner official calls for end to Botnia pickets

Another strong voice joined the choir of Argentine officials calling for a “responsible attitude” to guarantee free circulation along the three international bridges linking Argentina with Uruguay, which for over two years have been under control of pickets protesting the construction of a pulp mill on the Uruguayan side.
Friday, January 9th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
UN calls on Israel for immediate media access to Gaza

The chief of communications and public information for the United Nations called Thursday on the Israeli Government to ensure immediate access for international media into Gaza, stressing the need for “full and independent” coverage of events unfolding in the territory which has been the target of an Israeli offensive launched nearly two weeks ago.
Friday, January 9th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Obama and Mexico's Calderón to meet in Washington

President-elect Barack Obama will meet with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Monday in Washington. Obama transition officials said the visit was in keeping with the tradition of U.S. presidents meeting with their Mexican counterpart soon after winning election.
Thursday, January 8th 2009 - 20:00 UTC
Obama urges “drastic action” from Congress on stimulus plan

US President-elect Barack Obama has called for “drastic action” to prevent the US economic situation worsening. In his first major policy speech since being elected, Mr Obama urged Congress to act quickly to pass his 800 billion US dollars stimulus plan.