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Stories for October 24th 2004

  • Sunday, October 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Young Chileans disenchanted with politicians.

    The registry of young Chileans in the Electoral Roll has dropped a dramatic 50% between 1997 and 2003 according to a report form the Chilean Youth Institute.

  • Sunday, October 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    China slowing but expansion still above 9%.

    China's economic expansion has slowed for the third consecutive quarter sliding to an annualized 9,1% which is almost in line with Beijing's target of 9%.

  • Sunday, October 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    IMF warns about soaring oil price.

    The soaring price of crude oil has become a risk for the world economy and will have a visible impact over growth next year, said International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato.

  • Sunday, October 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Gibraltar: Breaking News.

    Headlines:
    Britain rejects MP for Gibraltar idea; Chief Minister Caruana off to London; Downing Street protest planned; Warnings about Anglo-Spanish Declaration; Tales of two cities in the press; The Rock, a “disappointing destination”; Original stamps for Trafalgar anniversary.

  • Sunday, October 24th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

    Commonwealth seminar: young Islanders to attend.

    Two young Falklands women have been invited to attend a Commonwealth seminar in London next month. The two, Donna Triggs and Justine Goss, were the Falklands representatives at the Commonwealth Day celebrations in March.