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Wednesday, February 13th 2013 - 20:43 UTC
Dr. Kim Crosbie named Executive Director of Antarctic tour operators

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced on Wednesday a restructuring of its Secretariat, re-establishing the post of Executive Director, with Dr. Kim Crosbie named to the position.
Wednesday, February 13th 2013 - 20:36 UTC
USA and EU make official talks to begin Atlantic free trade alliance

The United States and the European Union agreed on Wednesday to push for the launch by the end of June of talks to create an Atlantic free trade alliance that could be a benchmark for global partners to follow. A free trade deal would be the most ambitious ever attempted, encompassing half the world's economic output and a third of global trade flows.
Wednesday, February 13th 2013 - 05:24 UTC
Obama challenges Congress to ‘take a vote’ on a package of progressive reforms

President Barack Obama pledged in his annual State of the Union speech to revive the sluggish US economy by creating “good, middle-class jobs”. The Democratic president promised “smarter” rather than bigger government for “the many, and not just the few” and called on Congress 'to take a vote' on a package of progressive reforms..
Monday, February 11th 2013 - 22:10 UTC
Quick rescue operation for ‘Carnival Triumph’ adrift in the Gulf of Mexico

Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico with more than 4,200 passengers and crew will be towed to port after a weekend engine fire left it dead in the water, a cruise line official announced. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Vigorous arrived early Monday to aid the stranded ship. The first of two tugboats is expected on the scene by midday, said Greg Magee, commander of the Vigorous.
Tuesday, February 5th 2013 - 01:49 UTC
US government to sue Standard & Poor’s over 2007 mortgage-bonds assessments

Standard & Poor's says it is to be sued by the US government over the credit ratings agency's assessment of mortgage bonds before the financial crisis. The civil lawsuit would focus on S&P high ratings in 2007 for some mortgage-backed securities that later collapsed in value, said the agency.
Friday, February 1st 2013 - 06:54 UTC
US Congressman supports Falklands’ referendum: “it is good to test people’s opinion”

Visiting United States Congressman Thomas E Petri expressed approval of the decision of Falkland Islanders to hold a referendum on the political status and future of the Falklands.
Thursday, January 31st 2013 - 07:16 UTC
Canada and US agree on meat and livestock trade when animal disease outbreaks

Canada and the United States have agreed to maintain livestock and meat trade during animal disease outbreaks using a new system that targets trade bans more precisely by region, Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said this week.
Thursday, January 31st 2013 - 07:07 UTC
Fed admits ‘temporary pause’ in US economy and confirms stimuli package

The Federal Reserve left in place its monthly 85 billion dollars bond-buying stimulus plan, saying US economic growth had stalled but indicating the pullback was likely temporary.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 15:34 UTC
US economy contracts in fourth quarter, first time since 2009 global recession

The US economy unexpectedly shrank at an annualised rate of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012, initial official estimates indicate. If confirmed, it would be the first contraction logged by the US economy since the 2009 global recession. The world's largest economy grew 3.1% in July to September.
Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 06:50 UTC
Obama pushes immigration initiative but ‘Gang of Eight’ insists on first securing Mexico’s border

US President Barack Obama pushed Congress on Tuesday to overhaul the country's immigration system but disagreement with Republicans over securing the border with Mexico has already begun to sour bipartisan efforts.