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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:12:00 GMT

Iran, Cuba ministers sign accord in Havana

In Havana, Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding on economic cooperation. The signed memorandum on cooperation created a ground for Iranian manufacturers, and entrepreneurs in particular, to operate in Cuba. The memorandum was signed
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:12:00 GMT

Chilean president Bachelet approval soars to record 80% in October

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s approval rating rose to a record 80% in October, from 76% the previous month, according to an opinion poll published Thursday by polling institute Adimark GfK. Economic management in the midst of the global crisis
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

Five days paid "honeymoon leave" for Chilean newlyweds

A proposed new law will guarantee Chilean employees five paid working days as “honeymoon leave” and will not take away from the legal yearly vacation days workers are given. The five days can be taken before or after wedding Zoom Image Employees can
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

"Non aggression pact" to end secrecy of military agreements in South America

Brazilian diplomacy is working on a “non aggression” pact which it will propose to Colombia and other regional governments following on the military agreement signed by Bogotá with Washington and which has caused much concern in Brazil according to
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

EU/Mercosur round of talks agreed negotiations remain stalled

The European Union and Mercosur closed on Friday a three-day round of talks unable to re-launch the stalled trade negotiations, although both sides were quick to point out to the “advances” of the last five years. Representatives from Mercosur and EU
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

Honduras crisis deal confirms Valenzuela nomination to the State Department

The United States Senate finally approved Thursday evening the nomination of Arturo Valenzuela as Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, putting an end to three months of Republican veto because of the Obama administration policy towards
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:08:00 GMT

Allied leaders return to "divided" Berlin, 20 years on

Allied leaders return to 'divided' Berlin, 20 years on Helen Maguire, dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) Berlin (dpa) - Twenty years to the day since throngs of joyous East Germans first breached the Berlin Wall, US, British and Russian leaders will join
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:08:00 GMT

Belize - a few days in paradise

The beachfront resort as you arrive by boat fro the mainland “Sam loves to play with coconuts,” says Heather Sellors, guest services manager for St. George’s Caye Resort, an exotic getaway on St. George’s Caye, a sunny sandbar of an island eight
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:06:00 GMT

Ousted Honduran president Zelaya cancels dialogue with de facto gov't

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Ousted Honduran president Zelaya cancels dialogue with de facto gov't

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Brazilian president: Paying good salaries to police is guarantee of tranquillity to society

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Brazilian president: Paying good salaries to police is guarantee of tranquillity to society

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Mexican prison guard arrestedfor torture; abuse sparkeddeadly riots that killed 2 Americans

TIJUANA, Mexico - Mexican police caught a prison official who spent a year on the run from charges of killing a 19-year-old inmate, whose beating death sparked riots that left nearly two dozen dead, including two American prisoners. Marco Antonio
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

U.S. urges for ending political crisis in Honduras

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

U.S. urges for ending political crisis in Honduras

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

U.S. ambassador urges resumption of dialogue in Honduras

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

U.S. ambassador urges resumption of dialogue in Honduras

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Mexico evacuates 2,000 more people hit by heavy rains

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Mexico evacuates 2,000 more people hit by heavy rains

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchezdetained, beaten on way to march

Famed Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez said Friday she and another blogger were punched and thrown violently into a car by presumed state security agents as they walked to participate in a peaceful march in downtown Havana. ''No blood, but black and blues,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

Venezuelan Official Accusedof Stealing Electricity

CARACAS - A small opposition party said on Friday that Venezuela's new minister of electricity has been guilty of stealing power amid a crisis that has caused prolonged blackouts across the Andean nation. A residence belonging to Minister Angel
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:59:00 GMT

As Honduran Deal Failed,Split Behind Crisis Grew

MEXICO CITY - The collapse of an agreement that only a week ago was celebrated in Honduras as bringing the end to a four-month political standoff has only intensified the divisions that have long characterized the crisis: The two sides hew to
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:58:00 GMT

Good Police Salaries Guarantee Security: Brazilian President

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday that a well-paid and well-organized police force guaranteed a secure society, China's Xinhua news agency reported. 'The only way we can make sure that a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:56:00 GMT

United Steelworkers Revises Earlier Statements Concerning Drummond Company's Colombia, South America Operations, Drummond Company States

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by the Drummond Company: When faced with the threat of a lawsuit from Drummond Company for issuing false and misleading statements, the United Steelworkers (USW) has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:50:00 GMT

United Steelworkers Revises Earlier Statements Concerning Drummond Company's Colombia, South America Operations, Drummond Company States

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by the Drummond Company: When faced with the threat of a lawsuit from Drummond Company for issuing false and misleading statements, the United Steelworkers (USW) has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:47:00 GMT

Cuba cuts back on rationed products

HAVANA - Cuba has cut two staple foods from the monthly ration books that most islanders depend on, edging closer to a risky full elimination of the decades-old subsidies. Potatoes and peas were dropped from the list of rationed foods this week, meaning
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:45:00 GMT

Mexico Metals Report Q4 2009

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/395a3f/mexico_metals_repo) has announced the addition of the ' ' report to their offering. Mexico Metals Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:33:00 GMT

Cuban blogger warned over activity

A Cuban blogger who has gained international attention for her searing commentary about life on the communist island said she was briefly detained and warned by state security agents about her opposition activity. Yoani Sanchez, who runs a blog called
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:28:00 GMT

Guyana Police Force responds to Kaieteur News article

In an attempt to give more fodder to their propaganda, I have attached another wanted bulletin, this time one for Colin Jones. And in the meantime, my information dissemination will continue, despite these folks who seriously think they have a monopoly
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:28:00 GMT

Gamecaster Gets Notice of Allowance for Mexican Patent

Gamecaster, Inc., a designer, manufacturer and supplier of virtual camera control technology for the film, television and video game industries, announced that the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property has issued a Notice of Allowance for Gamecaster's
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:25:00 GMT