United States

Sunday, January 8th 2012 - 05:18 UTC
Obama calls on US companies to ‘in-source’ jobs; unemployment falls to 8.5%

President Barack Obama kicked off an effort to encourage US businesses to keep jobs at home instead of outsourcing them overseas, as he rolled out a new election-year theme aimed at courting middle-class voters.
Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:58 UTC
Hillary Clinton, Lula da Silva, Chavez closely following CFK recovery evolution

The US Government said they are closely following the evolution of President Cristina Fernández health after she underwent surgery to remove a thyroid tumour, and highlighted the Argentine leader’s “very good” relationship with Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.
Thursday, January 5th 2012 - 05:11 UTC
Latam is well aware of the US position regarding Iran, says State Department

United States sent a strong message to Latin American countries preparing to host Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad saying Washington’s policy regarding the Teheran regime is “very well known”.
Wednesday, January 4th 2012 - 06:09 UTC
China’s Sinopec buys stake in five shale projects in the US

Devon Energy Corp announced Tuesday the sale to China’s Sinopec of a one-third stake in five shale projects in the United States. The terms of the deal call for China’s No. 2 oil company to pay 900 million dollars in cash to the US firm and contribute 1.6 billion toward the cost of drilling.
Wednesday, January 4th 2012 - 06:06 UTC
US is ending three-decade subsidies on corn ethanol

The US government is ending a three-decade-old policy of subsidizing corn ethanol, but it appears that the loss of the 6 billion dollars annual benefit will have little impact on farmers.
Monday, January 2nd 2012 - 06:36 UTC
Brazil’s Embraer sells 29 Super Tucano aircraft to the US Air Force

Brazilian plane-maker Embraer will sell its A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the US Air Force, in a firm-fixed price delivery order contract worth 355 million dollars, the company said in a statement.
Friday, December 30th 2011 - 06:28 UTC
Argentine ambassador who ignores basic facts on the Falklands takes office in Washington

Ambassador Jorge Argüello arrived Thursday to Washington and immediately began activities as head of the Argentine embassy before the US with a first round of talks with members of his staff, according to a release from the embassy.
Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:29 UTC
Chile signs strategic science and education agreement with Massachusetts

The Chilean government has signed a strategic bilateral agreement with the state of Massachusetts, opening the way for collaborative research in the key areas of education, energy and biotechnology.
Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:27 UTC
US criticizes Japan for intervening to halt the rise of the Yen in the last 6 months

The US Treasury on Tuesday criticized Japan's interventions to halt the Yen's rise in the last six months, saying they were unnecessary and that Tokyo would do better to strengthen its domestic economy and competitiveness.
Wednesday, December 28th 2011 - 03:25 UTC
US calls for appreciation of the Yuan but falls short of labelling China a currency manipulator

United States announced it will press for further appreciation of the Yuan arguing the currency is undervalued, while declining to brand China a manipulator of its exchange rate.