United States

Thursday, April 25th 2013 - 05:46 UTC
China to overtake US as main oil importer by 2014 says OPEC

China is on course to overtake the US as the world’s top crude importer by 2014, as the Asian country’s growing refining capacity boosts demand and America’s fracking boom cuts the need for foreign oil, OPEC said in its monthly report.
Wednesday, April 24th 2013 - 06:18 UTC
Maduro calls on Washington for dialogue, but based on ‘respect’ and ‘no threats’

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro named a new acting head of its US diplomatic mission in Washington and sent an offer of dialogue after attacking the United States for “interference” in a row over his election.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 - 04:23 UTC
United States, Peru and Chile congratulate Cartes and the Paraguayan people

United States, Peru and Chile among others extended their congratulations to president-elect Horacio Cartes and to the Paraguayan people for the ‘extraordinary’ Election Day last Sunday and their significant turnout in such special circumstances.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 - 04:15 UTC
Ralph Lauren fined in the US for briberies committed by Argentine subsidiary

Ralph Lauren Corp. has agreed to pay 1.6 million dollars to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, after finding that its subsidiary in Argentina repeatedly bribed customs officials, federal authorities announced Monday.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 - 01:55 UTC
Venezuela warns it will react to any US sanctions or meddling in internal affairs

Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said on Monday that Venezuela will resort to “trade, energy, economic and political” measures if the United States applies sanctions or keeps meddling in the internal affairs of the country.
Saturday, April 20th 2013 - 08:39 UTC
US hedge funds reject Argentina’s offer to settle defaulted sovereign bonds suit

Two US hedge funds suing Argentina for full payment on defaulted bonds rejected on Friday, President Cristina Fernandez government offer to settle the suit with a deal that would give them approximately 25% of what they were seeking.
Friday, April 19th 2013 - 02:38 UTC
France conditions EU/US trade talks to the exclusion of cultural items

France said it would block proposed negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States unless cultural sectors, such as television and radio, were excluded from the talks.
Thursday, April 18th 2013 - 22:11 UTC
Falklands’ referendum and self-determination receive support from US Congress

United States Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart released a statement after introducing a House Resolution recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum which was held March 10/11 with an overwhelming turnout and result.
Thursday, April 18th 2013 - 15:26 UTC
US researchers develop super powerful micro-batteries

United States researchers claim to have developed the world's most powerful batteries that can jump-start a dead car and recharge your phone in the blink of an eye.
Wednesday, April 17th 2013 - 23:59 UTC
US holding back recognition of Maduro who said “we couldn’t care less”

The United States held back recognition of President-elect Nicolas Maduro and called on the Venezuelan government on Wednesday to respect the right of free assembly after violence at opposition protests over a disputed election.