Stories for December 6th 2002

Friday, December 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Venezuela Conflict

Lawmakers from the pro-government socialist Podemos (We Can) Party on Thursday asked Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to lead a call to early elections as a way to solve the country's growing social and political crisis.

Friday, December 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Six South American Leaders Convene Summit

Six South American presidents convened a summit of the continent's largest trading bloc Thursday, aiming to work out a timetable for a free trade agreement covering most of the continent.

Friday, December 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Friday Update

Headlines: Unexplained penguin deaths: bodies litter west beaches; Good to be back says new Governor; Dan is top student; Photo exhibition; RAF band to play.

Friday, December 6th 2002 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina, Agriculture and Venezuela

In a joint declaration, Mercosur presidents currently holding talks in Brasilia made a strong statement demanding an end to subsidies by rich countries and a fairer agricultural trade policies.