Stories for September 9th 2005
“Katrina” will cost 1% growth to the US economy
Damage caused by hurricane Katrina could cost the United States a half to one full percentage point of economic growth in the second half of the year according to data from the Congressional Budget Office, CBO.
Brazil expects to launch first astronaut April 2006
Brazil will be giving a significant step towards joining the select group of countries that have orbited astronauts. The Brazilian candidate is Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Pontes who expects to travel to the International Space Station April 2006.
Chilean ruling coalition set to win December election
Chile's ruling coalition presidential candidate Michelle Bachelet is set to win the coming December presidential elections in the first round according to the latest public opinion poll released by Mori.
Penguin News Update
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Argentine annoyance at Falklands fishing law; £40,000 fines for Quark /Freiremar; Shellfish back on the menu; Digital Journal;
End of an era with Marianne Danica's final call.
