Stories for November 2004 , page 11

Tuesday, November 16th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

“Double lock” guarantee for Gibraltar in coming talks

Gibraltar's position is sufficiently secured ? flanks and rear - to allow it to enter into dialogue with Spain and Britain about the British Overseas Territory future even knowing Madrid's ultimate objectives. A “double lock” safeguard enables Gibraltarians to reject any proposal that might emerge even if the local Government itself thought is was worth considering.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Waiting for Hu Jintao.

Argentina is preparing for Chinese president Hu Jintao visit next Tuesday when he will be received with full honours and expectations given the growing importance of the Asian giant economy's avid demand for commodities.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Petrobras production behind schedule.

The Brazilian government oil company Petrobras will end 2004 with a 3% drop in oil production over last year because of delays with one of the new extracting rigs.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

China's 2005 wool import quotas.

The Chinese Ministry of Trade recently announced wool import quotas for 2005, which “are similar to those established this year, that is 287,000 tons of greasy wool and 80,000 of tops”, reported Jose Luis Trifoglio, market analyst for the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat, SUL..

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines:
Argentine Deputies hold a session in Antarctica; Santa Cruz passes Aquaculture Bill; President Kirchner keeps the press happy.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:
Toothfish poaching drops 75% from 2003; Brazil builds first oceanic fishing vessel; Fish produce labeling mandatory in Spain; Galicia aids Chilean Region fisheries.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

UK and Argentina advance in Falklands' mine clearance.

Falkland Islands Governor Howard Pearce has given details from the latest Joint Working Party (JWP) meeting, held in London last month to discuss the removal of land mines from the Islands.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Colin Powell resigns.

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has submitted his resignation to President Bush, the White House said on Monday.

Sunday, November 14th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Georgina's first Falklands photo show a total success.

Photographer Georgina Strange's first Falkland Islands' exhibition has been deemed an absolute success, with most of the works on show being sold.

Sunday, November 14th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

The Falkland Islands remembers with Britain.

Although far away in the South Atlantic, the Falkland Islands today joined with Britain in its annual Act of Remembrance.