United States

Friday, October 9th 2009 - 05:33 UTC
Career diplomat nominated as US ambassador in Montevideo

President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate David D. Nelson to the post of United States Ambassador to Uruguay. His nomination has to be approved by Congress.
Thursday, October 8th 2009 - 11:14 UTC
All time US budget deficit record in 2009, equivalent to 9.9% of GDP

The US budget deficit more than tripled to a record 1.4 trillion US dollars in the fiscal year to 30 September, according to US Congress estimates. Congressional analysts had previously predicted a deficit of 1.6 trillion but revised their latest estimate, which comes after the end of the fiscal year.
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 - 09:27 UTC
US wishes to improve trade relations and cooperation with Uruguay

United States wishes to improve and expand trade relations with Uruguay as well as scientific cooperation, was the message from the United States Barack Obama administration to the country’s ruling coalition presidential ticket for this month’s general election.
Monday, October 5th 2009 - 13:20 UTC
US economic power declining because of financial crisis, says World Bank

United States economic power is declining as a result of the financial crisis, the head of the World Bank has said. “One of the legacies of this crisis may be recognition of changed economic power relations,” said World Bank president Robert Zoellick.
Saturday, October 3rd 2009 - 08:40 UTC
US shocked by rising unemployment; fears of consumer confidence erosion

The United States economy lost 263.000 jobs in September, which was more than had been expected, according to official non-farm payrolls figures. The jobless rate rose to a fresh 26-year high of 9.8% from August's figure of 9.7%.
The number in employment has now fallen for 21 consecutive months.
Friday, October 2nd 2009 - 17:15 UTC
US top commander admits insurgency is winning in Afghanistan

Success in the struggle against the Taliban cannot be taken for granted and time is running out, the commander of the international forces in Afghanistan has warned. US General Stanley McChrystal said the situation in the country was “serious” - and in some respects deteriorating - with increasing violence and a growing insurgency.
Friday, October 2nd 2009 - 09:21 UTC
Gay penguins and Harry Potter’s witchcraft in US banned books list

Authors, artists and musicians are due to gather at a library in San Francisco to protest against the banning of books in schools and libraries in the United States. The event, part of the 27th annual Banned Books Week, has been organised by the American Library Association.
Friday, October 2nd 2009 - 09:18 UTC
US Congress agrees 350 million USD for small dairy farmers

The United States Congress has agreed to provide 350 million US dollars to struggling dairy farmers following a compromise during negotiations on a 23.3 billion USD agriculture bill.
Thursday, October 1st 2009 - 16:01 UTC
US government relaxes control over internet

The US government has relaxed its control over how the internet is run. It has signed a four-page “affirmation of commitments” with the net regulator Icann, giving the body autonomy for the first time.
Wednesday, September 30th 2009 - 13:14 UTC
Senior US diplomat holds high-level talks with Cuban government

A senior US diplomat had high-level talks with the Cuban government in Havana, the State Department said Tuesday. Bisa Williams, acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, met this week with Deputy Foreign Minister Dagoberto Rodriguez during a six-day trip to Cuba, Assistant Secretary P.J. Crowley said.