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Wednesday, January 30th 2013 - 01:34 UTC
With almost unanimous support John Kerry confirmed as US Secretary of State

Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry won overwhelming confirmation from his fellow US senators as secretary of state, succeeding Hillary Clinton as the top US diplomat. The vote was 94-3. Dissenters were Republicans Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma and Texans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Kerry.
Monday, January 28th 2013 - 19:56 UTC
US team extracts samples from sub-glacial Antarctica lake 800 metres in deep ice

In a first-of-its-kind feat of science and engineering, a US National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research team has successfully drilled through 800 meters of Antarctic ice to reach a sub-glacial lake and retrieve water and sediment samples that have been isolated from direct contact with the atmosphere for many thousands of years.
Monday, January 28th 2013 - 06:02 UTC
Hedge funds insist in New York court Argentina must pay defaulted bonds

Hedge fund investors who refused to join two sovereign debt restructurings by Argentina urged a US court in New York to force the country to pay them.
Monday, January 28th 2013 - 05:07 UTC
US immigration bill battle begins this week in Nevada with Obama proposal

US President Barack Obama plans to launch his second-term push for a US immigration overhaul during a visit to Nevada this week and will make it a high ºpriority to win congressional approval of a reform package this year, the White House said.
Monday, January 28th 2013 - 04:22 UTC
US Republican congressman visits the Falklands starting Monday

United States Republican Congressman Thomas Petri will visit the Falkland Islands from Monday 28 January 28 to February 2 accompanied by a group of congressional staff members.
Friday, January 25th 2013 - 05:01 UTC
Gibraltar Chief Minister Picardo met President Obama during his inauguration

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo had the opportunity to meet the President of the United States Barrack Obama during his five-day visit to Washington, No 6 said on Wednesday.
Friday, January 25th 2013 - 04:43 UTC
Monsanto reaches agreement on patent royalties with Brazilian soybean farmers

Monsanto the world’s biggest seed company agreed to waive two years of royalties on its Roundup Ready soybean seeds for Brazilian farmers who agree to forgo claims in a patent dispute.
Wednesday, January 23rd 2013 - 08:51 UTC
Republicans prepared to vote a four-month extension of US borrowing capacity

Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives have scheduled a vote on Wednesday on a nearly four-month extension of US borrowing capacity, but the bill does not specify a dollar amount.
Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 - 01:35 UTC
Obama acknowledges Hispanic electoral and political influence in inauguration speech

President Barack Obama's inauguration on Monday had a marked Hispanic accent with the prominent participation of speakers and personalities from the country's biggest minority group, and a pledge to overcome the on-going immigration controversy.
Monday, January 21st 2013 - 11:28 UTC
Transcripts show Federal Reserve underestimated looming 2007 crisis

The US Federal Reserve may have underestimated the looming 2007 global financial crisis released transcripts from its meetings that year have shown. The documents suggested Fed Governor Ben Bernanke wanted to hold off from addressing rising panic in the markets.