Vale, the Brazilian mining group, has agreed to pay .03bn for just over 20 per cent of Fosfertil, Brazil’s leading producer of fertilisers, in a further sign of its…
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Brazilian politician arrested for corruption
Posted in February 11th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Brasilia, Feb 12 (IANS/EFE) The governor of Brazil's Federal District surrendered to police after the Supreme Court ordered his arrest on charges of official corruption and attempting to bribe a journalist.
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VW recalls nearly 200,000 cars in Brazil
Posted in February 11th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Sao Paulo, Feb 12 (IANS/EFE) The Brazilian division of German auto giant Volkswagen issued a recall for 193,620 of its popular Gol and Voyage models due to problems with the rear wheels.
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Ecuador, Colombia unfreeze relations
Posted in February 11th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Quito, Feb 12 (DPA) The presidents of Ecuador and Colombia have agreed to renew diplomatic ties between the neighbouring South American countries, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said.
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Vale holds 79% of Fosfertil after $1bn deal
Posted in February 11th, 2010
Vale, the Brazilian mining group, has agreed to pay .03bn for just over 20 per cent of Fosfertil, Brazil’s leading producer of fertilisers, in a further sign of its commitment to expansion in the sector
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Senators Advance Bipartisan Jobs Bill – ABC News
Posted in February 11th, 2010
CBS News Senators Advance Bipartisan Jobs BillABC NewsAP Streets are clear as snow sits on the Capitol grounds in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, a day after a record breaking snow swept through the Washington area. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The Senate's bipartisan jobs …Senators Propose Extension of Biodiesel Tax CreditBusinessWeekBill would give companies payroll [...]
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South Africa marks Mandela release – Aljazeera.net
Posted in February 11th, 2010
CBC.ca South Africa marks Mandela releaseAljazeera.netNelson Mandela, the icon of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle, has made a rare public appearance marking the 20th anniversary of his release from prison. He arrived in parliament in Cape Town on Thursday to attend a commemorative speech by Jacob …Can Jacob Zuma wrap himself in Nelson Mandela's cloak?Christian Science [...]
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Iran crushes opposition protests with violence – Times Online
Posted in February 11th, 2010
Telegraph.co.uk Iran crushes opposition protests with violenceTimes OnlineIran's regime thwarted the opposition's hopes of turning the 31st anniversary celebrations of the Islamic revolution into another massive protest today. It out-manoeuvred the so-called Green movement by swamping the official proceedings with huge …Clashes reported in Iran on anniversary of Islamic RevolutionLos Angeles TimesIran's Leader Shifts Spotlight [...]
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Bolivia creates space agency for satellite project
Posted in February 11th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
La Paz, Feb 11 (IANS/EFE) The Bolivian government has approved the creation of a space agency to manage a communications satellite project due to be completed by 2013, a minister said.
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