Tag: Russia

• Tuesday, August 3rd 2010 - 00:49 UTC

  Russia becomes Uruguay’s main client for beef in first half of 2010

  

  The Russian Federation became at the end of the first half of the year, Uruguay’s main client for beef compensating weaker demand from the European Union and other important markets, according to the latest data from the country’s National Meat Institute, INAC.

• Tuesday, July 20th 2010 - 04:12 UTC

  Russians exposed to the worst heat wave in 130 years

  

  Russia is going through its worst drought in more than a century. In Moscow, it’s hotter than in European and African resorts. The heat has caused asphalt to melt, boosted sales of air conditioners, ventilators, ice cream and beverages, and pushed grain prices up. Environmentalists are blaming the abnormally dry spell on climate change.

• Tuesday, May 18th 2010 - 18:14 UTC

  Peruvian president criticizes spiralling military expenditure in South America

  

  Peruvian president Alan Garcia criticized spiralling military expenditure in South America, a fact he linked to the recently created Union of South American Nations, Unasur.

• Saturday, May 15th 2010 - 04:04 UTC

  Russia Ratifies Interest in Latam; Plans for Nuclear Power and Military Sales

  

  Russia is planning to strengthen its relations with 61 countries worldwide, including Chile. It is exploring options in Latin America for the development of nuclear power and military sales, a document from its ministry of foreign affairs stated this week.