My apologies for taking a couple of days to get this posted. I had to take my computer in for a virus, and hence the delay. If you get a bunch of pop-ups for a Windows Vista Pro 2010 anti-virus, you have a problem. Credit to reader Hector for posting the news in the meantime, [...]
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Archive for February 27th, 2010
Hilton ad sparks outrage in Brazil
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
London, Feb 27 (IANS) An advertisement featuring socialite Paris Hilton has sparked controversy in Brazil and a government official for women's affairs has called for removing the commercial due to its sexist undertones.
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Tsunami hits Chile after 8.8-magnitude quake, toll 78
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Santiago, Feb 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Hours after a devastating earthquake killed at least 78 people in Chile Saturday, a massive tsunami hit the Robinson Crusoe island of the Latin American country, President Michelle Bachelet said.
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Toll in Chile quake rises to 76
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Santiago, Feb 27 (DPA) Chilean authorities reported that at least 76 people had been killed in an 8.8-point earthquake that also inflicted major damage on the South American country early Saturday.
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Brazilian president pledges a million homes for the poor
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazil’s president said he plans to provide funding for the construction of an additional one million homes that will be owned by the poor in Latin America’s largest nation.President Luiz Inacio L…
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Brazil´s Luis Fabiano pulls out of Ireland game
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazil striker Luis Fabiano, seen here on February 20, has pulled out of the squad to face Ireland in a friendly game on March 2 due to a chest injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Fri…
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Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 dead – Reuters
Posted in February 27th, 2010
Telegraph.co.uk Huge earthquake hits Chile, 47 deadReutersSANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) – A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, knocking down buildings and triggering a tsunami. President Michelle Bachelet confirmed 47 deaths and said more …Chile earthquake kills 52 and triggers tsunamiTimes Online8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central ChileNew York TimesAsia [...]
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Brazilian pledges a million homes for the poor
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazil’s president said he plans to provide funding for the construction of an additional one million homes that will be owned by the poor in Latin America’s largest nation.President Luiz Inacio L…
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Petrobras announces two discoveries with 65 million barrels potential
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazilian government managed energy firm Petrobras announced this week it had made two separate discoveries of oil in the Campos Basin near Brazil's coast with recoverable reserves of 40 million …
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Brazilian central bank prepares to withdraw stimulus measures and liquidity
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
The Brazilian Central bank’s decision to raise reserve requirements this week will have an impact on monetary policy, admitted the bank’s governor Henrique Meirelles in an interview with t…
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Brazil could ban “Naughty blonde” beer ad featuring Paris Hilton
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Paris Hilton is causing a stir in Brazil, where a government department has claimed a one minute beer commercial in which she stars is demeaning to women, particularly blondes.
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IMF warns of asset bubbles in Brazil and Indonesia
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
International Monetary Fund, IMF, chief Dominique Strauss Khan warned that Brazil and Indonesia and other emerging countries are in “real risk” of suffering an assets price bubble given th…
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Etisalat extends IP reach in US and Latin America
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Etisalat has inked an agreement with IP solutions provider Global Crossing to provide seamless connectivity alternatives through its own IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) network for customers w…
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Obama: Compromise on health if GOP is serious – Washington Post
Posted in February 27th, 2010
FOXNews (blog) Obama: Compromise on health if GOP is seriousWashington PostAP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Saturday that he's ready to compromise with Republicans if they're serious about it but that his health care overhaul must go forward. Obama's comments in his weekly Internet and radio …Obama Prods Lawmakers on Health CareWall Street JournalObama: [...]
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Governor David Paterson plays fast and loose with the facts – New York Daily News
Posted in February 27th, 2010
The Guardian Governor David Paterson plays fast and loose with the factsNew York Daily NewsGovernor Paterson will not seek re-election amid controversy over his involvment with a domestic abuse complaint against a Paterson aide. Was Gov. Paterson right to end his election bid? Yes – he's surrounded by too much scandal. …Governor in cri$is can't [...]
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Etisalat extends its customers’ reach across USA, Canada and Latin America with Global Crossing
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Etisalat, a leading carrier in the Middle East, today announced an agreement with Global Crossing, (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, to provide seamless connectivity alternatives…
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Etisalat extends its customers' reach across USA, Canada and Latin America with Global Crossing
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Etisalat, a leading carrier in the Middle East, announced an agreement with Global Crossing, a leading global IP solutions provider, to provide seamless connectivity alternatives to customers who want…
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Newborn dies as doctors fight
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
A newborn died after two doctors scuffled while the mother was in labor and Brazilian authorities said Thursday they are investigating to determine whether the delivery room fight caused the death or …
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Brazil's president plans more homes for the poor
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes his seat for the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Alexander Hasse…
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Brazil's president plans more homes for the poor
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes his seat for the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Alexander Hasse…
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Clinton travels to Latin America 'to listen'
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Buenos Aires – US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is set to travel to Latin America next week, planning to step up dialogue with a region that has long felt neglected despite President Barac…
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Mexico Stocks Slip But End With 4% Monthly Advance
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
, the IPC equity index closed down 14 points at 31,634.54, as losses among mining and industrial stocks outstripped gains among consumer- discretionary and home-building issues. Friday's loss mark…
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Mexico Stocks Slip But End With 4% Monthly Advance
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
, the IPC equity index closed down 14 points at 31,634.54, as losses among mining and industrial stocks outstripped gains among consumer- discretionary and home-building issues. Friday's loss mark…
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Mexico Stocks Slip But End With 4% Monthly Advance
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
, the IPC equity index closed down 14 points at 31,634.54, as losses among mining and industrial stocks outstripped gains among consumer- discretionary and home-building issues. Friday's loss mark…
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Mexico stocks slip but end with 4% monthly advance
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
In Mexico City, the IPC equity index closed down 14 points at 31,634.54, as losses among mining and industrial stocks outstripped gains among consumer-discretionary and home-building issues. Frid…
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Clinton to Urge 'Constructive' Brazilian Approach to Iran
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Iran Willing to Swap Nuclear Fuel Inside Iran The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will urge Brazilian leaders next week to use their influence with Iran to prod Tehran to…
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Brazil Leans on South America to Adopt Its Digital TV Standard
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
MONTEVIDEO, Feb 26 , 2010 (IPS) – Brazil is lobbying hard to get the rest of Latin America to adopt the Brazilian version of the Japanese digital television standard, as Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ven…
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Clinton to visit 5 Latin American nations
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Hillary Clinton will travel to Uruguay, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica and Guatemala next week Secretary of state will try to foster ties with newly elected leaders, renew old friendships Clinton will atte…
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Telefonica Profits Rise 22% on Latin America
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) — Telefonica SA, Europe’s second- largest phone company, posted a larger-than-expected 22 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit fuelled by revenue growth in Latin Americ…
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The gun-toting boys from Brazil who rule Rio’s ‘Corner of Fear’
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
END: Module – M63 – Article Related Attachements –> The age of the criminals — one pistol-toting boy is 12 — is obvious cause for alarm, but so is the seeming impunity with which they…
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Independent Latin America Forms Its Own Organization
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Latin America took another historic step forward this week with the creation of a new regional organization of 32 Latin American and Caribbean countries. The United States and Canada were excluded. Th…
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Brazil's Lula in Havana, on the Side of the Perpetrators
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
They are of a shameful cynicism the comments by president Lula on the death of Cuban activist Orlando Zapata Tamayo, which occurred hours before his fourth visit to the island since taking office. Tam…
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Paris Hilton Too Hot for Brazil
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Celebrity Circuit Taylor Lautner at toy fair; Plus, the "Cop Out" premiere, Kate Hudson, Kristin Stewart and the Olsen twins (AP) Paris Hilton is giving blondes a bad name. So says Brazil's Secreta…
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Brazilian Official Wants Paris Hilton Ad Pulled
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Socialite Paris Hilton listens to a question during an interview with a Lebanese TV reporter (not seen) at the Grand Hills Hotel in Brummana, east of Beirut, on July 3, 2009.
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Brazil's Lula in Havana, on the Side of the Perpetrators
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
They are of a shameful cynicism the comments by president Lula on the death of Cuban activist Orlando Zapata Tamayo, which occurred hours before his fourth visit to the island since taking office. Tam…
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US puts Brazil under spotlight amid push for Iran sanctions
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
The United States put Brazil under the spotlight Thursday as it tries to build support within the UN Security Council for tougher sanctions against Iran over its nuclear ambitions.Brazil — a current …
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Brazil beer ad starring Paris Hilton stirs controversy
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
RIO DE JANEIRO — Paris Hilton is giving blonds a bad name. So says Brazil's Secretariat for Women's Affairs, which wants a sultry beer commercial starring the hotel heiress, model and actor off …
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Mexico Stocks Up Following Mixed U.S. Data
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Blue-chip shares across Latin America edged higher Friday, with the Mexican market taking in stride dismal figures about home sales reported by its biggest trading partner.
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Mexico Stocks Up Following Mixed U.S. Data
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Blue-chip shares across Latin America edged higher Friday, with the Mexican market taking in stride dismal figures about home sales reported by its biggest trading partner.
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Mexico Stocks Up Following Mixed U.S. Data
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Blue-chip shares across Latin America edged higher Friday, with the Mexican market taking in stride dismal figures about home sales reported by its biggest trading partner.
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Paris Hilton Too Hot for Brazil Gov't Protests
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
–FILE– Paris Hilton tries on a veil as she poses for photographers in Istanbul in this March 27, 2008, file photo. The Brazilian government on Thursday said it wants a sultry beer commercial featuri…
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Paris Hilton too hot for Brazil Gov't protests
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
The ad features Hilton in a short black dress preening and rubbing a can of Devassa beer on herself, to the delight of onlookers watching through her window.
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Brazil’s pay-TV market reports 150k net additions in January
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
Brazilian regulator Anatel has revealed that the country’s pay-TV service providers collectively added a net 150,000 new users in January for a total of 7.62 million, up from 7.47 million at the yea…
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Great assets, so why hasn't Brazil done better
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
I f it hasn't happened yet, Brazil will soon jump over Canada to become the world's third-largest agricultural exporter, after the European Union and the United States. For the past decade, Brazil'…
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Paris Hilton too hot for Brazil Gov't protests
Posted in February 27th, 2010
by Editor in Breaking News
The ad features Hilton in a short black dress preening and rubbing a can of Devassa beer on herself, to the delight of onlookers watching through her window.
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