United States

Wednesday, December 21st 2011 - 00:32 UTC
Chavez tells Obama “leave us alone” and called him “clown” and an “embarrassment”

President Hugo Chavez called on Barack Obama to stop meddling in Venezuelan affairs, “leave us alone” and described the US leader as a “clown” and an “embarrassment”. Chavez is currently in Montevideo for the Mercosur summit.
Tuesday, December 20th 2011 - 00:01 UTC
Obama joins the Mercosur controversy over the incorporation of Venezuela

President Barack Obama has accused the government of Venezuela of threatening “basic democratic values” ahead of elections next year. He added that close relations with Iran and Cuba did not serve the interests of the Venezuelan people.
Monday, December 19th 2011 - 07:26 UTC
President Obama wants to re-float a free trade agreement with South America

United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the administration of President Barack Obama is intent in reaching a free trade agreement with South America and called for a greater opening of the Brazilian economy.
Saturday, December 17th 2011 - 03:10 UTC
US consumer prices flat in November helped by falling prices of gasoline

US consumer prices were flat in November as Americans paid less for cars and gasoline, while the 12-month inflation reading fell for the second straight month, which could give the Federal Reserve more room to help a still-weak economy.
Thursday, December 15th 2011 - 17:52 UTC
After nine bloody years US military officially end Iraq war

The US military officially ended its war in Iraq, rolling up its flag at a low-key ceremony with Defence Secretary Leon Panetta nearly nine bloody years after the invasion that ousted Dictator Saddam Hussein.
Wednesday, December 14th 2011 - 17:48 UTC
Mexican president criticizes the US on its financial misbalances

President Felipe Calderon criticized its powerful neighbour, United States during a speech in which he outlined the G20 agenda for the next twelve months, including the summit, which is under the presidency of Mexico.
Wednesday, December 14th 2011 - 04:02 UTC
US tries to re-establish full relations with Ecuador, Bolivia and Venezuela

United States continues to dialogue with Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador, countries where it has no ambassadors in an attempt to normalize relations, said State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland.
Tuesday, December 13th 2011 - 23:39 UTC
US prosecutors charge former Siemens executives for paying bribes in Argentina

United States prosecutors charged eight former Siemens AG executives with paying 100 million dollars in bribes for more than a decade to Argentina officials to help win a one billion dollars contract to produce national identity cards.
Tuesday, December 13th 2011 - 23:33 UTC
Fed anticipates exceptional low level rates at least through mid 2013

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday made no changes to its interest rate policy but left the door open for further monetary easing next year depending on the impact of strains in the global financial markets (Europe’s debt problems).
Tuesday, December 13th 2011 - 06:11 UTC
Anti-Wall Street demonstrators march on West Coast ports

Anti-Wall Street demonstrators, confronted by police in riot gear, marched on several West Coast ports on Monday seeking to disrupt cargo traffic and re-energize their protest movement.