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Saturday, October 15th 2011 - 18:42 UTC
US Treasury freezes the Chinese Yuan manipulation claim controversy

The US Treasury has delayed a ruling on whether China manipulates its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage until later this year. It said the move “will give us a chance to assess progress following several international meetings”. Critics of China say it keeps the Yuan low to keep its exports cheap.
Saturday, October 15th 2011 - 04:25 UTC
Developing economies proposal to double size of IMF shot down by main members

Proposals to double the size of the IMF as part of a broader international response to Europe's debt crisis immediately ran into resistance from the United States and others, burying the idea for now and firmly putting the onus back on Europe.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 23:20 UTC
Fed’s 10-member split in three on stimulus measures, reveal minutes

Three members of the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted against the Fed's latest stimulus measures at its meeting last month, minutes have revealed.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 07:53 UTC
Uruguayan First Lady described Vazquez ‘war hypotheses as absurd and a kids’ anecdote

Uruguay’s First Lady Lucia Topolansky described statements from former president Tabare Vazquez referred to a possible ‘war hypotheses’ with Argentina over the paper mill conflict as ‘absurd’ and recommended those words shouldn’t be considered more than a simple kids’ anecdote.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 07:51 UTC
Argentina denies any ‘war hypothesis’ with Uruguay over controversial pulp mill

Argentine officials reacted strongly to remarks from former Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez who revealed that during the prolonged diplomatic conflict with Argentina over the construction of the Botnia-UPM pulp plant, he feared the situation could have led to an armed confrontation.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 07:50 UTC
Colombian president praises US congress for ratifying free trade agreement

President Juan Manuel Santos praised US Congress ratification of a long-stalled free trade agreement with the United States and said it was a historic day for Colombian business and workers.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 07:44 UTC
Blackberry problems spread to the US and main users in South America

Problems with the Blackberry smart-phone system appear to have spread to the United States and several South American countries. Users began to report loss of services on Wednesday, with many turning to Twitter to complain about their lack of email.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 05:57 UTC
US informs of alleged foiled Iranian plot that could have included Argentina

United States Deputy Secretary of State William Burns called the Argentine authorities on Wednesday in order to provide them with details regarding the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States, Department of State Victoria Nuland confirmed.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 05:53 UTC
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania becomes first US state capital to file for bankruptcy

The US city of Harrisburg - capital of the state of Pennsylvania - has filed for bankruptcy, making it the first state capital to do so. Harrisburg faces debts of 300 million dollars and has struggled to pay for services.
Thursday, October 13th 2011 - 05:51 UTC
Jewish community concern with alleged Iranian plans to commit attacks in Buenos Aires

After the US announced Iran’s alleged plans to commit terrorist attacks on Washington which could have involved consequent attacks in Buenos Aires, both the Israeli and Jewish communities in Argentina expressed their “concern” over the reports, maintaining that the news “did not surprise” them.