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Stories for June 23rd 2003

  • Monday, June 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

    Fisheries News.-

    Hedlines:
    New aircraft to patrol Galicia fisheries; Chilean fishery products showcased in Europe; EU policy moves towards ban on discards; International whaling conference disappoints Japan; Anticipated success of Fishing Exhibition-

  • Monday, June 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

    Top popularity marks for Mr. “K”.

    An overwhelming majority of Argentines have a positive image of President Nestor Kirchner's administration first month in office, and similarly 82% are optimistic about the future of the country according to an opinion poll published this Sunday in the Buenos Aires press.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

    Regional News from Pta. Arenas.

    Headlines:
    Barrage of complaints against Lan Chile; Relatives demand Chilean Navy; Tuberculosis in Punta Arenas.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

    Rioting against Chile-South Korea free trade.
    Record crops in Argentina.

    In spite of massive violent protests by farmers in downtown Seoul, the Chilean government is confident that the free trade agreement between South Korea and Chile will be finally approved by the Southeast Asian country Congress.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2003 - 21:00 UTC

    South Atlantic whale sanctuary rejected.

    The Argentine-Brazilian proposal, with South African support, for a South Atlantic Whale sanctuary failed in its attempt to collect sufficient votes during the recent International Whale Commission meeting held in Berlin, Germany.