Politics

Thursday, November 20th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Pacific rim leaders meet in Lima for trade talks

The United States, China, Japan and some emerging economy heavyweights will push for quick action on free trade deals at a summit meeting this weekend as an antidote to a looming recession in much of the world.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Communist allies China, Cuba hold landmark summit

China's President Hu Jintao on Wednesday was to wrap up a landmark visit to Cuba where he brought millions of dollars in aid and promises of closer trade ties.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Net immigration to UK reached 237.000 last year

Net immigration to the United Kingdom rose to 237,000 in 2007, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The number was up by 46,000 on 2006 as a result of a fall in the number of people moving out of the
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Obama rings Cristina and invites himself to visit Argentina

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner who is currently on a North African tour, held a telephone conversation with US President-elect Barack Obama, during which he expressed his desire to meet her in person and visit Argentina.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Aerolineas: Kirchners “ignore” terms of deal with Spain

Argentina's government has violated the terms of a deal to nationalize the country's largest airline, the carrier's owner said Wednesday, which could lead to a major diplomatic confrontation with Spain.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Citigroup prepares for long winter sheds 20% jobs worldwide

Banking giant Citigroup announced it is planning shed 52,000 jobs with losses falling “particularly heavily” in London and New York. The cut - along with previously announced job losses of around 22,000 - will leave it with a global total of 300,000 employees in the near term.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chavez' home state and family becoming election liabilities

With less than a week left for next Sunday's municipal and governor elections Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez arrived in his homeland to boost the campaign of his family who are candidates for the main posts of the province of Barinas and the city of Sabanera.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chinese president in Cuba on leg of Latam tour

President Hu Jintao began a two-day visit to Cuba by agreeing to increase Chinese purchases of Cuban nickel and sugar, and send farm goods to the communist-run island as it recovers from three devastating storms.
Tuesday, November 18th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
China joins IDB and contributes with 350 million USD

China will join the Inter-American Development Bank as a donor member, building on its growing links with Latin America and the Caribbean. China will become the 48th member country in the Washington, DC-based IDB, the single largest source of long-term lending for the region.
Monday, November 17th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Rift in Uruguay's ruling coalition erodes Vazquez figure

Uruguay's ruling coalition in the midst of a bitter and at times confusing struggle to reach an agreement on its future presidential candidate for October 2009 elections is showing growing cracks of dissent and internal disorder.