19/03/2012 | Argentina

World Bank considering additional US$3 billion credit for Argentina

President Cristina Fernández de Kircher met with the World Bank’s regional vice president for Latin America Hasan Tuluy for over an hour in the Government House and discussed with him the possibility of increasing Argentina’s credit for an additional $3 billion. 

16/08/2012 | Argentina

'The world is falling apart and no one can escape it,' Marcó del Pont

The Central Bank governor Mercedel Marcó del Pont warned on Thursday that “the world is falling apart and no one can escape it,” although she said people must “move faster and come up with the right predictions in order to minimize the effects of the crisis.”

25/08/2012 | Argentina

'Argentina is gaining autonomy in a difficult world,' Feletti

National deputy for the Victory Front caucus Roberto Feletti said today that “Argentina is gaining autonomy in the face of a difficult world,” and sustained that with the current policies in place, “the Government is moving in the right direction.”

13/04/2011 | Argentina

World Bank doesn't doubt Argentine stats

By Liliana Franco, from Washington DC.- Traditionally, Latin America has always been one of the main interests in the yearly meetings, usually due to the economic crises that the region was facing: high indebtedness, heterodox economic policies, social inequality and labour rigidity among others. Now, however, it is interesting that the region has been labeled “an example” due to the way it dealt with the crisis.

21/06/2011 | Argentina

World media takes notice of CFK's announcement

Media outlets around the world took notice of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s decision of seeking reelection, which she announced this afternoon while addressing the nation on live television.

23/10/2011 | Argentina

World media reacts to news of CFK's landslide win

News sites across the globe reacted to the news of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s landslide victory, with which she will begin a second term until 2015. Opinions on the news of the head of State’s reelection were varied, with some attributing her win to the country’s economic recovery, while others focused on her widowhood gaining her votes.

24/12/2012 | World

Slideshow: Christmas celebrations around the world

15/06/2012 | World

Fitch:New threats and old risks to global recovery

Fitch Ratings says a new round of adverse shocks centred on the eurozone is slowing the fragile global economic recovery. In its latest quarterly Global Economic Outlook (GEO), Fitch forecasts real GDP growth of major advanced economies (MAE) to remain weak at 1.1% in 2012, before only a modest rebound to 1.7% in 2013 and 2.2% in 2014.

01/11/2012 | World

UK risks sliding to EU exit, Deputy PM Clegg warns

Britain faces a crisis that could end with the world's sixth largest economy leaving the European Union, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned ahead of a showdown over budget spending with other states in the 27-member bloc.

02/12/2012 | World

Netanyahu brushes off world condemnation of settlement plans

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed off world condemnation of Israel's plans to expand Jewish settlements after the Palestinians won de facto UN recognition of statehood.

27/02/2012 | World

Nepali villager, 72, declared world's shortest man

Home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, the scenic country of Nepal on Sunday added another height-related superlative - of having the world's shortest man.

16/04/2012 | World

Obama praises Kim, calls World Bank process transparent

US President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed the selection of Jim Yong Kim as president of the World Bank, saying the selection process had been "open and transparent" and praising the man he proposed for the post for being an inclusive leader.

17/04/2012 | World

'World economy fragile faces uneasy calm,' IMF says

Global growth is slowly improving as the U.S. recovery gains traction and dangers from Europe recede, but risks remain high and the situation is very fragile, the International Monetary Fund said.

11/11/2011 | World

The other six natural wonders

14/11/2011 | World

OECD: All major economies headed for slowdowns

None of the world's major economies will escape a slowdown, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said, highlighting increasing signs that growth momentum is dwindling across the board.

14/02/2012 | World

A look at Valentines Day around the world

11/07/2011 | World

OECD: Major economies heading for slowdown

The world's leading economies are headed for a slowdown, the OECD said in its latest monthly economic overview, highlighting signs the US economy is reaching a turning point in its growth cycle.

11/10/2011 | World

Tuberculosis cases decline for first time ever, WHO says

The number of people falling ill with tuberculosis declined last year for the first time while the death toll from the disease reached its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization said.

12/10/2011 | World

Obama speaks to Saudi King on alleged Iran plot

US President Barack Obama spoke to Saudi King Abdullah about the alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in Washington, according to the White House.

03/05/2011 | World

World population to pass 7 billion on Oct. 31, UN

The world's population is projected to pass 7 billion on Oct. 31 as it heads toward 10 billion or more by the end of the century, a new UN report said.

09/06/2011 | World

Clinton denies World Bank rumours, sources reaffirm report

The US Department of State denied that Hillary Clinton has been in discussions with the White House about leaving her job next year to become head of the World Bank. However, sources reaffirmed that "Clinton wants the job."

06/07/2011 | World

Obama tweets for the first time, tweaks Republicans

US President Barack Obama took to Twitter today to press his economic agenda, using the popular social media site to tweak Republicans and advocate for a deal to reduce the deficit.

04/04/2011 | World

IMF urged to use gold profits to aid poor nations

A global coalition of development groups urged the International Monetary Fund to use windfalls from the sale of 403.3 tonnes of IMF gold to write off the debts of poor countries.

05/04/2011 | World

S&P hovers near resistance but weak volume persists

The S&P 500 failed to break a key technical resistance level for a second day as low trading volume raised further questions about the market's strength.

07/04/2011 | World

Wall Street slips on Japan aftershock; retailers rise

Wall Street slipped after a major aftershock in Japan reignited fears about nuclear crisis, but greater faith in the US economy's steady path held losses in check. 

23/03/2011 | World

Materials lead Wall Street higher but turmoil remains

US stocks advanced as materials shares rose, but rising commodities prices due to turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa could keep rallies modest.

30/03/2011 | World

Wall Street rides winners at quarter's end

US stocks rose with activity dominated by money managers buying recent winners, including energy and small-caps, as the quarter nears its end.

31/03/2011 | World

Wall Street ends a strong quarter optimistic on payrolls

US stocks ended a solid quarter with the barest of moves, as investors looked ahead to Friday's US jobs report to provide a catalyst to push indexes to new highs for the year.

14/07/2012 | Sports

Mónaco through to Stuttgart final

Second-seeded Juan Mónaco soared through to the Mercedes Cup final in Stuttgart today, after beating Spanish player Guillermo García López (87) in the semis by 6-3, 3-6, and 7-5 in a 2 hour and 40 minute match.

05/08/2012 | Sports

Russia’s Kashirina sets snatch world record

Russia’s Tatiana Kashirina set a world record in the Olympic weightlifting women’s super heavyweight category, completing a 151 kilogramme snatch lift that surpassed the previous record by three kgs.

09/12/2012 | Sports

Messi sets record of 86 for goals in a year

04/05/2012 | Sports

FIFA frets over pace of Brazil World Cup building work

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed concern about the slow pace of preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and said he wanted the delays to be made up as soon as possible.

06/06/2012 | Sports

FIFA Rank: Argentina moves to 7th; Uruguay climbs to 2nd

Argentina climbed two places to seventh in the latest FIFA rankings published today, while the high tone was given by Uruguay, who have moved above Germany to become the second-highest ranked team behind world and European champions Spain.

06/06/2012 | Sports

Beer to be sold at Brazil World Cup

Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, as the neighbouring country’s President Dilma Rousseff enshrined it in a law after the constant pressure coming from the football's world governing body FIFA.

13/03/2012 | Sports

Blatter to meet with Brazil president

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will meet Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Friday to clear the air following the recent spat over preparations for the 2014 World Cup, soccer's governing body said.

22/03/2012 | Sports

Brazil puts off World Cup law again, vexes FIFA

Brazil's Congress postponed a key World Cup bill again, a move that is likely to frustrate officials of football's governing body who say its passage is crucial to preparations for the 2014 World Cup.

16/04/2012 | Sports

Mónaco moves up to No.14 after Houston win

After his victory in Houston, Juan Mónaco tied his career best and climbed two positions in the World Ranking to No. 14; while Juan Martín del Potro remains No. 11 after the ATP revealed today the new tour’s rankings after the weekend’s activity.

22/11/2011 | Sports

World Cup has more respect now, says McDowell

The World Cup has gained extra prestige after changing to a biennial rather than an annual team event, according to 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell.

06/12/2011 | Sports

Blatter confirms goal-line technolgy for Brazil 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed that goal-line technology will be introduced for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil to avoid "phantom goals."

16/02/2012 | Sports

Bebeto joins Brazil World Cup organizing committee

Bebeto, the fleet-footed former striker who helped Brazil win the 1994 World Cup, was appointed to the local committee in charge of organising the 2014 tournament in the South American country.

13/10/2011 | Sports

Wales bring form and lack of fear to semis

Wales bring form, confidence and a fearless attitude to the first rugby World Cup semi-final against France at Eden Park on Saturday.

17/10/2011 | Sports

Cardinals beat Brewers to reach World Series

The St. Louis Cardinals advanced to the World Series after a 12-6 victory over Milwaukee in Game Six sealed the National League Championship Series.

17/10/2011 | Sports

All Blacks relax before serious business begins

A New Zealand side forged in adversity and mindful of a history they are not allowed to forget relaxed before getting into the serious business of preparing for their first rugby World Cup final for 16 years.

07/01/2011 | Sports

2022 World Cup will probably be in January

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will probably be staged in January rather than June or July, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said for the first time.

14/09/2011 | Sports

Sheridan departs World Cup as injuries mount

England prop Andrew Sheridan and French flyhalf David Skrela hobbled home from the rugby World Cup just as Samoa entered the fray with a resounding win and New Zealanders fretted about the back of prized asset Dan Carter.

14/09/2011 | Sports

Parks boots Scotland past Georgia

For the second time in a week, Scotland were forced to dig deep by one of the World Cup outsiders and able to produce enough spirit and quality to find a way home as they beat Georgia 15-6 in teeming rain.

10/01/2013 | Entertainment

Academy announces this year's Oscar nominations

US presidential drama "Lincoln" led the pack of Oscar nominees today with 12 nominations including a nod for best picture, in the race for the world's top film honours.