United States

Friday, October 4th 2013 - 07:00 UTC
“Straight up to the point of extreme idiocy, but we won’t cross it” predicts Buffett

Warren Buffett, the billionaire chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, said he expects the United States Congress to resolve a stalemate over the US debt ceiling before it seriously harms the country.
Thursday, October 3rd 2013 - 06:48 UTC
US and Venezuela in reciprocating game of expelling diplomats

The United States has expelled Venezuela's top diplomat and two others, after Venezuela kicked out three U.S. diplomats it accused of plotting sabotage. The Caracas government criticized the US response, saying the Venezuelan diplomats had not been meeting with groups opposed to US President Barack Obama.
Thursday, October 3rd 2013 - 06:35 UTC
‘Exasperated’ Obama warns Wall Street that Republicans could force the US to default on its debt

US President Barack Obama has warned that Wall Street should be concerned that a conservative faction of Republicans is willing to allow the country to default on its debt. The US government has partially closed after Congress failed to agree a budget and will run out of cash on 17 October unless its debt ceiling is raised.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 - 08:20 UTC
Irreconcilable positions forecast US government shutdown could turn really serious

The partial shutdown of the US government showed no signs of ending quickly, as lawmakers stiffened their positions and sought to shift blame to the other side.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 - 07:58 UTC
Nasa plans to launch 3D printer to help astronauts manufacture spare parts

The United States space agency Nasa is planning to launch a 3D printer into space next year to help astronauts manufacture spare parts and tools in zero gravity. It will be the first time a 3D printer has been used in space and could help reduce the costs of future missions.
Tuesday, October 1st 2013 - 04:24 UTC
US Congress clash over spending bill rattles world markets

Shares in New York closed lower on Monday as the prospect of a shutdown of some US government activities looks increasingly likely. The Dow Jones closed down 128 points, or 0.84%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by 0.60% and 0.27% respectively. However, all three indexes were up for the month, buoyed by a strengthening US economic recovery.
Friday, September 27th 2013 - 12:42 UTC
“Uruguay does not need money, we need talent”, Mujica tells Vice-president Biden

Uruguay “does not need money; we need talent, students that complete their formation in the US and return to Uruguay to share and invest their knowledge” president Jose Mujica told US Vice-president Jose Biden during an hour long meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Friday, September 27th 2013 - 07:26 UTC
Uruguay is much respected in international affairs, said President Mujica

Uruguay’s voice is much respected in international affairs and this can be attributed to the country’s foreign policy, although ‘it’s not only a merit of this administration but a long term achievement’, said President Jose Mujica on Thursday in a brief exchange with the media delegation covering events in New York.
Monday, September 23rd 2013 - 19:14 UTC
First signals of US congressional clash: Republicans vote to cut food stamp benefits

US lawmakers have narrowly voted to cut food stamp benefits from next year despite a veto threat from the White House and opposition from lobby groups. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the bill by 217-200. But it has little chance in the Democratic-held Senate.
Friday, September 20th 2013 - 20:29 UTC
“Bellwether” Fed member says massive bond buying program could be tapered in October

The US Federal Reserve could still scale back its massive bond buying program at an October meeting should data point to a stronger economy, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday. “October is a live meeting” he told Bloomberg television.