Stories for September 9th 2006
In Uruguay, the President also reads mammograms
Every Tuesday from nine to past noon, Dr. Vázquez, a 66-year-old oncologist who specializes in breast cancer, can be found at the Mammary Diagnostic Centre, which serves more than 23,000 patients.
Oil prices continue to slide
Oil prices fell by almost $1 a barrel on Friday, dipping below $67 as traders focused on slackening demand and rising supplies.
Moderate Quake Hits Chile's central valley
A medium-intensity earthquake hit Chile's central valley at 1:32 p.m. on Saturday and lasted for 40 seconds.
MPs and Falklands' Councillor invited to Gibraltar Day
A group of UK MPs and one MEP led by Lindsay Hoyle will be guests of the Government of Gibraltar for the National Day festivities this Sunday 10 September.
New Fishery patrol ship for South Georgia
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) and Byron Marine Ltd. announced this past week that the MV Pharos IX is soon to replace the MV Sigma as Fishery Patrol Ship for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Growing division in Bolivia over future Constitution
Opposition leaders from Bolivia's wealthier eastern regions said a one-day strike in protest at plans by the administration of President Evo Morales to re-write the constitution was a huge success.
