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Tuesday, June 4th 2013 - 06:07 UTC
Chile in US visa waiver program; Obama receives Piñera at the White House

Chilean citizens have been chosen for the US Visa Waiver program, Chilean president Sebastián Piñera announced on Monday in Washington. He is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday to talk trade and other regional issues.
Saturday, June 1st 2013 - 19:03 UTC
Biden meets Rousseff, underlines the importance of a broader relationship with Brazil

US Vice-President Joe Biden wound up a visit to Brazil on Friday saying it was high time the two largest economies in the Americas became closer partners in trade, investment and energy. He made the statement following a ‘wide-ranging discussion’ with President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto palace in Brasilia.
Saturday, June 1st 2013 - 02:51 UTC
Chinese company targets US biggest pork firm in a 7.1bn dollar deal

The biggest pork firms in China and the US plan to join forces in a 4.7bn dollar deal that aims to feed the world's most populous country. China's Shuanghui International has agreed to pay cash for the Virginia-based Smithfield Foods, which including debt, values the firm at 7.1bn.
Friday, May 31st 2013 - 07:34 UTC
Vice-president Biden praises and challenges Brazil; meets Rousseff on Friday

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden encouraged Brazil to open its economy further to keep up with free trade trends worldwide during a visit aimed at boosting business between the two largest economies in the Americas.
Wednesday, May 29th 2013 - 20:55 UTC
Puerto Rican Lawyer speaks at the UN Decolonisation Committee seminar

At a UN Decolonisation Committee seminar, Wilma Reveron, a Puerto Rican lawyer said that the U.S. has made it clear that they do not intend to allow a true exercise of self-determination in Puerto Rico.
Wednesday, May 29th 2013 - 20:32 UTC
Obama to welcome Rousseff: a “new era” starts in Brazil

A communiqué released today by the White House said, “The President and First Lady will host Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, for an official State Visit with a State Dinner at the White House on October 23,” in what the United States hopes will mark the start of “a new era in relations”, as announced by Vice President Joe Biden, in Rio de Janeiro.
Tuesday, May 28th 2013 - 07:01 UTC
Biden in Colombia praises peace talks and success of bilateral trade agreement

In his first visit to Colombia in more than a decade, US Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday that he is pleased security concerns can now take a back seat to trade and economic issues in talks with Washington’s long-time ally. Biden also praised President Juan Manuel Santos for helping lead Latin America toward a “middle class, democratic and secure” future.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2013 - 17:55 UTC
“Fed not ready to take its foot off the gas”, Bernanke tells the US Congress

The Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus is helping the US economy recover, and the central bank needs to see further signs of traction before taking its foot off the gas, central bank chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 21st 2013 - 06:30 UTC
Venezuelan overture to the US: “time to resume diplomatic representation at the highest level”

Venezuela on Sunday made a rare diplomatic overture to the United States, suggesting it could be time for better ties. Foreign minister Elias Jaua said on Televen Sunday program that “we are going to remain open to normalizing relations with the United States”.
Monday, May 20th 2013 - 06:56 UTC
A single winner, in Florida, of the US lottery: jackpot 590 million dollars

A single winner in Florida has beaten incredible odds and will take home the entire 590.5 million dollars Powerball jackpot. The lucky ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla., outside of Tampa, according to Florida Lottery executive Cindy O’Connell.