Stories for April 2004 , page 3

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil slows down Mercosur-EU talks.

Brazilian reluctance, and strategy, seems to be slowing trade negotiations between Mercosur and the European Union following the latest contacts.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Record unemployment in Sao Paulo

Unemployment last March in Great Sao Paulo reached a record 20,6%, 0,8 higher than last February (19,8) and 0,9 above a year ago according to a report from the Inter-unions Economic and Social Statistics Department, Diese.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

FIDC assessing improvements in MPA terminal.

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation, FIDC, is actively involved in assessing improvements for the Islands main airport terminal, Mount Pleasant, and promoting rural tourism.

Monday, April 26th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

FIBS Breaking News.

Five representatives from the Falklands are in Christchurch New Zealand today for the start of the 15th General meeting of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators.

Sunday, April 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean gov't says natural gas shortage a “sensitive issue”

Chilean Chancellor Soledad Alvear said on Saturday that the supply problem caused by Argentine restrictions on gas exports to Chile is becoming “a sensitive issue provoking a great deal of concern”.

Saturday, April 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Peru's Largest Airline Barred From U.S.

U.S. authorities have prohibited Peru's largest airline, Aero Continente, from flying to the United States because of safety concerns, U.S. officials said Thursday.

Friday, April 23rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Nurse jailed for drug theft; Was speeder let off? £2m+ terminal rejected; Hughes replaces Christopher.

Friday, April 23rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Venezuelan recall referendum closer to a solution.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's administration reluctantly agreed Thursday a process of validating “dubious” signatures in support of a referendum on the leftist-populist leader's rule.

Friday, April 23rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Tens of thousands rally against crime in Argentina.

Tens of thousands of Argentines rallied Thursday night in this capital for the second time in less than a month to express solidarity with the father of a young man slain by his kidnappers and demand they be brought to justice.

Friday, April 23rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Toothfish from “Maya V” nets over $2M

The sale of the illegal catch of Patagonian toothfish seized from the Uruguayan flagged longliner “Maya V” earlier this year has netted in excess of $2 million, the Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation, Senator Ian Macdonald, and the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Chris Ellison, said this Friday in Canberra.