Marc Anthony collects more than $100,000 for orphanage
August 28th, 2012 - 11:33 am ICT by IANS
Chicago, Aug 28 (IANS/EFE) Singer Marc Anthony collected more than $100,000 in Chicago for a Dominican Republic orphanage, the first Latin American organization to benefit from his Maestro Cares ... Read more...
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Amid China’s forays, India wakes up to Latin America
August 5th, 2012 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As China spreads its growing tentacles across Latin America, India is moving to forge a multi-layered partnership with the resource-rich region that is projected to ... Read more...
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Brazil credit-card interest rate tops 300 percent
July 18th, 2012 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Brasilia, July 18 (IANS/EFE) Credit-card interest rates in Brazil climbed above 300 percent last month, a media report said.Brazilian rates are many times higher than those in other Latin American ... Read more...
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‘Latin America, Caribbean and India should build closer ties’
July 18th, 2012 - 1:03 am ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 17 (IANS) There is great opportunity to build a partnership between India, Latin American and Caribbean countries based on their political, economic and cultural strengths, said speakers at ... Read more...
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With China on mind, India steps up Latin America diplomacy
July 10th, 2012 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Amid China's increasing foray in this region, India will host its first dialogue with foreign ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries next ... Read more...
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Latin American states keen on investing in Bengal: Mamata
June 16th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) Latin American countries like Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay are interested in investing in West Bengal's tourism, information technology, and food processing industries, Chief Minister Mamata ... Read more...
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China sees imported wine market boom
March 28th, 2012 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 28 (IANS) China has imported a record $1.27 billion worth of bottled wine in 2011, up by 94 percent year-on-year, industry experts said.The value of imported loose-packed wine ... Read more...
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‘India diversifying sources to reduce dependence on Iranian oil’
February 29th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) India will increase imports of crude oil from Africa and Latin American countries to reduce dependence on Gulf countries, especially Iran which is facing sanctions ... Read more...
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Chile envisions integrated Latin American power grid
January 14th, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Santiago, Jan 14 (IANS/EFE) President Sebastian Pinera said his government's efforts to promote a more transparent and competitive electricity market will make it possible for Chile to connect its power ... Read more...
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Cuban cancer vaccine to be tested in Britain
November 28th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, Nov 28 (IANS/EFE) A therapeutic vaccine for advanced lung cancer, which was created by scientists at Cuba's Centre for Molecular Immunology, will be tested in Britain.The medication, which was ... Read more...
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Mexican women’s labour value equals GDP’s 23 percent
October 16th, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
Puebla (Mexico), Oct 16 (IANS/EFE) The domestic labour done by women in Mexico is equal to 23 percent of the nation's gross domestic product, more than the value of oil ... Read more...
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Chayanne releases cover version of classic song
September 29th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Miami, Sep 29 (IANS/EFE) Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne has released a cover version of iconic Mexican singer and actor Pedro Infante's classic hit "Amorcito corazon" and the new track ... Read more...
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Video on Facebook page threatens Trinidad and Tobago PM
August 29th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
Port-of-Spain, Aug 29 (IANS) A video has been posted on a Facebook page threatening Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persaad-Bissessar, said an official.Attorney General, Senator Anand Ramlogan, told ... Read more...
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Just 66 drug inspectors for 1.2 billion people in India
August 24th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India has only 66 inspectors to monitor the quality of pharmaceutical products in the country of over 1.2 billion people - raising questions about the ... Read more...
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Argentine TV host home after hospital stay
August 21st, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, Aug 21 (IANS/EFE) Popular Argentine television host Susana Gimenez, who was hospitalised for three days because of an intestinal obstruction, has now been sent home where she will ... Read more...
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Fidel Castro turns 85
August 14th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, Aug 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Fidel Castro, the charismatic leader of the Cuban Revolution, celebrated his 85th birthday Saturday.Singers and musicians from nine Latin American countries Friday night dedicated a ... Read more...
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Tata Motors considering Nano assembly plant abroad
August 2nd, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian automobile giant Tuesday said that it was considering to set up an assembly plant in a foreign country for its entry-level passenger car Nano."We ... Read more...
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Mexican rock group to perform in US
June 27th, 2011 - 11:35 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, June 27 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican rock group Caifanes has announced a tour in the fall of this year that will start in the US and then move on ... Read more...
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UN backs gay rights
June 18th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
Gineva, June 18 (IANS) The UN has passed a resolution endorsing the rights of gay, lesbian and transgender people, a media report said Saturday.The US has hailed the Friday's endorsement ... Read more...
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Jennifer Lopez to host Latin American talent search
June 2nd, 2011 - 10:52 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 2 (IANS/EFE) Pop star Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony will undertake a tour of Latin American countries in search of undiscovered musical talent.The couple ... Read more...
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Argentina buys Indian pharma products worth $200 million
May 4th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Argentina has assured India of reviewing a ban on imported pharmaceutical products and announced the purchase of drugs worth $150-$200 million from Indian firms, a ... Read more...
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Latino fun, Indian skills ideal mix for work places: Envoy
April 21st, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by IANS
Montivideo (Uruguay), April 21 (IANS) The skillset of Indian techies and the Latin American way of enjoying life is an ideal combination for a vibrant and productive work place and ... Read more...
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Ted Kennedy ‘arranged to rent brothel in Latin America’
March 1st, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Ted Kennedy, the late US senator, arranged to rent an entire brothel for a night while on a visit to Chile and other Latin American countries in 1961-a ... Read more...
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Bangladesh registers 40 percent hike in apparel exports
February 20th, 2011 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Feb 20 (IANS) Bangladesh has registered a 40 percent hike in its apparel exports in the last six months, with increased exports to India and new markets wrested from global leader ... Read more...
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Taj diplomacy to woo LDC ministers
February 17th, 2011 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) With the Taj Mahal an enduring attraction for visitors to India, the external affairs ministry has chartered a special flight to fly in 35-odd ministers from ... Read more...
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Ecuador envoy calls for improved South-South cooperation
February 14th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Ecuador's Ambassador to India Carlos Abad Monday said a strong South-South cooperation was the only way forward in the wake of global meltdown.Speaking at a conference on India-Ecuador ... Read more...
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India’s ICT exports rise by 244 percent in 2009
February 3rd, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Feb 3 (IANS) India's exports and imports of information and communications technology (ICT) experienced a rapid rise in 2009 as Asia accounted for two third of global ICT exports, according ... Read more...
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Russia supports creation of independent Palestinian state, urges talks
January 19th, 2011 - 12:13 am ICT by BNO News
JERICHO (BNO NEWS) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday reiterated his support towards the creation of an independent Palestinian state as he began his Middle East tour.During a press conference after ... Read more...
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Exports may touch $500 billion by 2014-15: Trade forum
January 10th, 2011 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Monday said Indian exports, helped by better infrastructure and emerging markets like Africa and Latin America, could reach $500 billion ... Read more...
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2 Bangladeshis, Nepali held for human trafficking
January 7th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) A gang running a human trafficking racket was busted and five people, including two Bangladeshi and one Nepali nationals, were arrested here, police said Friday.The arrested Indian ... Read more...
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Probe sought into Honduran journalist’s murder
December 30th, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Dec 30 (IANS/EFE) Reporters Without Borders have asked the government of Honduras to carry out an "impartial and effective" investigation into the murder of reporter Henry Suazo. The reporter was killed ... Read more...
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Reporter murdered in Honduras
December 29th, 2010 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Tegucigalpa, Dec 29 (IANS/EFE) Radio reporter Henry Suazo was gunned down Tuesday in La Masica, a town on Honduras' Caribbean coast, his employer said.Suazo was shot dead as he was leaving his ... Read more...
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Latin America attractive market for Indian export: Minister
November 17th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Indian exporters should focus on the emerging economies, especially Latin American countries, to sustain growth as demand in rich countries slackens, Minister of State for Commerce and ... Read more...
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Proposition 19 To Take Effect Or Receive A Setback?
November 2nd, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Despite all the support and campaign, recent survey shows that Proposition 19 which would legalize marijuana has lost popularity in past month. Proposition 19's fate will ... Read more...
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Pak feels let down by US over its mere lip-service but little action
October 18th, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Oct 18 (ANI): With the third round of the US-Pak strategic dialogue all set to take place in Washington next week, Pakistani authorities are getting irritated over the lack of ... Read more...
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