Stories for June 26th 2003

Thursday, June 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:Korean poacher arrested in Argentina;
Toothfish pirates under increasing pressure; Additional TAC for commercial species; Rio de Janeiro seeks to regain leading position; Peru promotes individual fishing quotas.

Thursday, June 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Lowest US interest rate since 1958.

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates this Wednesday a quarter percentage the lowest level since 1958 and suggested there could be further measures, since the economy “has yet to exhibit sustainable growth”.

Thursday, June 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine gov't to file criminal charges Supreme Court head.

The Argentine government announced Wednesday that it intended to file criminal charges against Supreme Court President Julio Nazareno over a case that cost the state more than $100 million.

Thursday, June 26th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Sir Denis Thatcher Dies at 88 in Hospital

Sir Denis Thatcher, the husband of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, died Thursday at the age of 88, a spokesman for the family said.