Stories for October 12th 2003

Sunday, October 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“Fluctuating G” and Buenos Aires Consensus.

Thirteen countries of the original group of 20 (21 or 22) that was formed in the recent failed World Trade Organization meeting in Cancun, Mexico to fight agriculture protectionism in developed countries, confirmed last Friday in Buenos Aires “the importance of the full standing of the multilateral trade system and the WTO”.

Sunday, October 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

UNITAS naval exercise in South Atlantic.

Beginning this week navies from several South American countries, Spain and United States will be participating in the annual Unitas exercise that deploys surface vessels, submarines and air support in the South Atlantic.

Sunday, October 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Child prostitution scandal in Santiago.

A Chilean politician who accused three fellow members of Congress of alleged links with a child prostitution ring currently under investigation, resigned from her party.

Sunday, October 12th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines: Chile moves into summer time; UK Ambassador to visit Punta Arenas; DAP incorporates Dash 7; ENAP denies existence of oil in Beagle Channel; Overseas bargains for strong peso.