Stories for February 28th 2003

Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Army to ensure a peaceful Carnival

With the support of the Armed Forces, Brazilian Police have launched a huge security operation to protect the carnival in Rio de Janeiro which has been threatened by spiralling violence between drugs gangs.

Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines: Mixed inflation readings in Brazil; Record year for Brazilian agriculture; Anthrax case in Chile; Small farmers unite to export organic.

Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

More EU funds to scrap hake fleet ...

The European Commission is following the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform with a proposal to create an additional EUR 32 million fund for decommissioning hake and cod vessels by reprogramming structural funds for the period 2004-2006. The proposal, subject to Council of Ministers and European Parliament approval, aims to redirect Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) vessel construction and modernisation funds towards fleet reduction

Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Amid a bitterly divided U.N.

Security Council, Chile and Mexico joined Thursday in calling on the body's five permanent members to look for ways to surmount their differences on Iraq.

Friday, February 28th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update

Headlines: Stanley's rapid repair team mend Around Alone yacht; Abattoir volumes up; Camp sports week; Cruise vessel visits.