Stories for February 18th 2004

Wednesday, February 18th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine-UK breakthrough in air links dispute

Britain and Argentina agreed Tuesday afternoon in Buenos Aires to “unlock” differences regarding flights to the Falkland Islands and advance towards an understanding that contemplates a direct air link to the Islands from Argentina and the resumption of the suspended charter flights.

Wednesday, February 18th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Maya V: Uruguay and Australia hold talks

Uruguay is holding talks with Australia and considering several alternatives for the liberation of imprisoned crewmembers from the Uruguayan flagged longliner “Maya V” caught in Australian waters allegedly illegally fishing Patagonian toothfish.

Wednesday, February 18th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Corruption ring nested in Lula's office

The Brazilian government launched an aggressive counter campaign to deter the impact of a corruption ring exposed by the Brazilian press that forced the resignation of a high ranking official from the office of President Lula da Silva's most trusted and powerful advisor.

Wednesday, February 18th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar: MOD Employee's Walkout

At 10am on Monday workers in the MoD in Gibraltar staged a walkout.
The stoppage formed part of a campaign of selective industrial
action against the MOD'S contractorisation policies, whereby work
done in-house is transferred to outside companies.