United States

Tuesday, November 3rd 2009 - 07:39 UTC
US puts pressure on Brazil to purchase Boeing’s F 18 Super Hornets

United States president Barak Obama has a special interest in the sale of 36 fighter aircraft Brazil has announced it plans to purchase and would consider a “disappointment” if the contract goes to any of its competitors (France or Sweden), said Ellen Tauscher Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.
Saturday, October 31st 2009 - 06:06 UTC
Colombia and US sign bases’ agreement in closed doors ceremony

Colombia and the United States signed Friday in Bogotá the controversial agreement that allows US military personnel to be stationed at seven (land, air, sea) military bases in Washington’s closest ally in the region.
Friday, October 30th 2009 - 00:43 UTC
Technically recession is over in the US, but even Obama was cautious

The United States economy grew at an annual pace of 3.5% between July and September, its first expansion in more than a year. The growth was helped by a substantial government spending plan, including a scrappage scheme to boost car sales.
Thursday, October 29th 2009 - 02:42 UTC
Overwhelming UN vote calling an end to US embargo on Cuba

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to call for an end to the US embargo on Cuba. The vote was cast at the 192-member General Assembly with 187 in favour, three against and two abstentions. This is the 18th year that the General Assembly voted to urge an end to the U.S. embargo.
Wednesday, October 28th 2009 - 14:19 UTC
US pushing for a stronger Yuan, but China remain reluctant

The United States welcomes the rise in the Yuan's exchange rate in recent years but wants the currency to climb further, visiting Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. However, a Chinese trade official said that despite pressure for the Yuan to appreciate, the currency would probably not see a major adjustment until the country's exports improve noticeably.
Wednesday, October 28th 2009 - 07:21 UTC
World’s largest cruise vessel, 225.282 tons delivered to Royal Caribbean

The final pieces are falling into place for “Oasis of the Seas” with the ship's future owners Royal Caribbean and homeport Fort Lauderdale in Florida State poised to introduce the world to the largest cruise ship ever built.
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - 09:15 UTC
US largest commercial real-estate lender files for bankruptcy protection

Capmark Financial Group Inc., one of the largest commercial real-estate lenders in the United States announced that it had filed for bankruptcy protection. The firm said it has filed motions to allow it to continue to pay vendors and salaries, and that the move “should not impact the way Capmark does business with its customers and partners.”
Monday, October 26th 2009 - 09:26 UTC
US declares H1N1 flu emergency and promises vaccines for every citizen

United States President Barack Obama declared the spreading H1N1 swine flu virus to be a national emergency.
Saturday, October 24th 2009 - 16:39 UTC
Wave of bankruptcies in the US still has not peaked

With the bankruptcy of Partners Bank, from Florida, and American United Bank, from Georgia, there are now 101 banks in the United States that have declared insolvency so far in 2009 due to the financial crisis, local media sources informed.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 11:21 UTC
Argentine government regrets incident suffered by US ambassador

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner regretted last week’s incidents suffered by United States ambassador Vilma Martinez and said “in all places there are always intolerants”.