United States

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.
Friday, September 20th 2013 - 08:24 UTC
US corn exporters concerned with Mercosur competition in Venezuela

United States corn exporters are concerned with the fact that Venezuela, one of their prime markets, is now a full member of Mercosur, which includes Brazil and Argentina two major exporting countries.
Friday, September 20th 2013 - 07:58 UTC
IMF sides with Obama calls on Republicans to bury political differences

The International Monetary Fund urged US policymakers to support major reforms at the global lender and bury political differences over the budget to ease one source of risk to the economy and markets.
Wednesday, September 18th 2013 - 20:33 UTC
Fed decides to keep stimulus: fears of economy sluggishness and still slow labour market

In a surprise move after a two-day meeting the US Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it would continue buying bonds at a rate of 85 billion dollars monthly and expressed concern that a sharp rise in borrowing costs in recent months could weigh on the economy.
Wednesday, September 18th 2013 - 00:49 UTC
Poverty rate in the US steady at 15%, which represents 46.5 million people

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday that median household income in the United States in 2012 was 51,017 dollars and the official poverty rate was 15%, which is 2.5 percentage points higher than in 2007. Neither figure represents a statistically significant change from 2011.