Stories for September 2002 , page 6

Monday, September 9th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Post-War Minister Dies

The most senior British Minister to have direct responsibility for the Falkland Islands and Latin American Affairs before and since the 1982 Conflict, Baroness Young of Farnworth, has died of cancer, aged 75, on September 6th.

Sunday, September 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Holland impress with 3-0 victory over Belarus

by Patrick Watts in Eindhoven.

Sunday, September 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Crime Wave Hits AP, Others

Gunmen entered a 13-story office tower housing The Associated Press and other organizations Sunday, tying up and blindfolding about 10 people as they went floor by floor stealing valuables.

Friday, September 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil: 17th World Petroleum Congress

Green energy sources cannot meet global development needs and no matter how hard ecologists push for viable alternatives, hydrocarbons will continue to fuel the world for decades, experts at the 17th World Petroleum Congress say.

Friday, September 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

IMF defers Argentine repayment

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved this Thursday a request from Argentina to extend by one year the repayment expectation of SDR 2.091 billion (about US$2.8 billion), which arises on September 9, 2002 under the Supplemental Reserve Facility (SRF).

Friday, September 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Weekly Penguin News

Headlines:
What's next for
Philomel Store?; CE's job attracts 31; Gib' referendum
is November 7;
News in brief:
Two for Development; Argentina's disarray; Scots couple for lodge

Friday, September 6th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Actualización Penguin News

Titulares: ¿Qué le espera a Philomel Store? / Referendo de Gibraltar 7 de noviembre / Un puesto que atrajo 31 interesados / Dos para la Corporación / El desconcierto argentino / Matrimonio escocés.

Thursday, September 5th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar government referendum next November 7th

Chief Minister Peter Caruana announced November 7th as the date of the forthcoming Gibraltar Government organised referendum.

Wednesday, September 4th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News from South America

Headlines:
Summer-winter in one week; Cattle theft in Magallanes; Thames Water interest in Punta Arenas system;
Unemployment increase; Juvenile delinquency; Women in the Chilean Navy; Hindu temple; Rapid changes in ice caps

Wednesday, September 4th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

More security in Santiago airport

A more rigorous checking of passengers and luggage, compulsory X rays for all luggage and hand pieces, plus a last generation scanner soon to be installed, are some of the current security measures in Santiago de Chile's airport, almost a year from the horrendous September 11th. terrorist attacks in the United States