Tag: United States

Monday, February 6th 2012 - 10:44 UTC
Top US official for Latinamerica scheduled to visit Peru and Argentina

US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson travels this week to Peru and Argentina to meet with government, business, and civil society members in these key regional partners.
Friday, February 3rd 2012 - 18:31 UTC
Bernanke warns US government debt relative to GDP is “clearly unsustainable”

The growth of US government debt relative to GDP is “clearly unsustainable”, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in a congressional testimony.
Thursday, February 2nd 2012 - 05:36 UTC
Obama administration unveils “Buffett rule” to tax all millionaires a minimum 30%

The US administration of President Barack Obama formally unveiled on Wednesday the “Buffett rule”, legislation to ensure that all millionaires would pay a minimum federal tax of 30%.
Thursday, February 2nd 2012 - 05:21 UTC
US plans to wind down combat operations in Afghanistan by mid 2013

The US will seek to wind down combat operations in Afghanistan during 2013, more than a year before a deadline for withdrawal, the defence secretary says. Speaking while travelling to a Nato summit, Leon Panetta said the US hoped to switch to a role training and supporting Afghan forces.
Saturday, January 28th 2012 - 09:44 UTC
US economy expands 2.8% in fourth quarter but with too much inventory building

The US economy grew at its fastest pace in one and a half years in the fourth quarter of 2011, but a strong rebuilding of stocks by businesses and a slower pace of spending on capital goods hinted at softer growth early this year.
Wednesday, January 25th 2012 - 07:51 UTC
Obama attacks income inequality and calls for higher taxes on the wealthy

President Barack Obama has attacked income inequality as he set the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech. Obama emphasised the importance of an economy that works for everyone, in the nationally televised address to Congress.
Monday, January 23rd 2012 - 23:39 UTC
EU joins US: bans oil imports from Iran and imposes further economic sanctions

The European Union banned imports of oil from Iran on Monday and imposed a number of other economic sanctions, joining the United States in a new round of measures aimed at deflecting Tehran’s nuclear development program.
Sunday, January 22nd 2012 - 05:07 UTC
US and Russia joint team to inspect all foreign installations in Antarctica

United States and the Russian Federation will send a joint team to inspect foreign stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica from January 23 to January 28, 2012. The inspection will be conducted pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and its Environmental Protocol.
Friday, January 13th 2012 - 19:51 UTC
Obama asks Congress for a 1.2 trillion dollars increase in US debt limit

US President Barack Obama formally notified Congress that he plans a 1.2 trillion dollars increase in the US debt limit, setting the stage for Republicans to level election-year charges that deficits are out of control.
Thursday, January 5th 2012 - 05:11 UTC
Latam is well aware of the US position regarding Iran, says State Department

United States sent a strong message to Latin American countries preparing to host Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad saying Washington’s policy regarding the Teheran regime is “very well known”.