Archive for the ‘Americas’ Category
Obama backs giant solar project
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
The US is to give nearly $2bn in loan guarantees to two solar energy companies, creating one of the world's biggest solar energy plants in Arizona.
Buffett gives charities $1.93bn
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
The billionaire investor Warren Buffett donates shares worth $1.93bn to five charitable foundations.
Vibrating gloves and air puffs – plans for a car for blind drivers
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
US scientists aim present a prototype car for blind drivers in 2011, using sensors to indicate turns in the road via vibrating gloves.
‘Celebrity burglary’ five charged
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
A Los Angeles grand jury indicts five suspects accused of stealing more than $3m-worth (£1.8m) of goods from celebrities' homes.
Argentina tries former ruler
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Former Argentine military ruler Jorge Videla goes on trial for the murder of more than 30 political prisoners in 1976.
Mexico gang clash leaves 21 dead
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
At least 21 people are killed in a gunfight between two of Mexico's most powerful drugs cartels near the border with the US.
US spy suspects appear in court
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
One of 10 suspects arrested in the US accused of spying for Russia is granted bail, but other bail hearings are delayed.