Stories for September 2006
Windsor Castle's Muslim prayer zone
The Queen is allowing a room at Windsor Castle to be used as a Muslim prayer zone.
Lula's lead in Brazil pre-election poll drops 13 percent
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues favored to be reelected on Sunday, but his lead over rivals fell 13 percentage points in just 10 days, according to a survey published Saturday.
Hero of Andes crash looks back 34 years
Over and over again during his 72-day ordeal in the Andes, Nando Parrado would tell himself, “I am already dead, I am already dead.” That mantra allowed him to vanquish the fear that gripped him, and perhaps also explains why, when given a miraculous second chance at life, he has lived ever since with such gusto.
Brazil mourns air crash victims
Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva has declared three days of national mourning after the crash of a passenger plane with 155 people aboard.
Penguin News Update
Headlines:
40 years on Remembering the 1966 DC4 hijacking; Falklands at PM
Blair's last conference; FLH directors: ?we're not trying to buy land'; Further education: criteria could grow; New FIDC boss chosen; Peat Cutting public holiday.
Chile's international air traffic increases
Air traffic in Santiago's Arturo Merino Benitez international airport increased sharply during the last eight months, as compared to the same time last year.
Former Argentine leader indicted for 2001 bond swap
A huge Argentine bond swap that was presented at the time as a financial coup led Thursday to the indictment of former President Fernando de la Rua and his economic helmsman, Domingo Cavallo.
Aerolineas Argentinas announces addition of 37 jetliners
Executives of former state carrier Aerolineas Argentinas announced ambitious plans Thursday to invest at least US$800 million (?629 million) to add 37 planes to its active fleet by 2009.
Kirchner mixes Malvinas homage with politics
“The Malvinas Islands are Argentine, here and in the rest of the world”, said president Nestor Kirchner on Friday during the inauguration of an impressive monument to the Argentine Malvinas combatants in the heart of the Patagonian city of Neuquen.
Brazilian 737 Jet Missing Over Amazon Jungle
A Brazilian jetliner with 155 people aboard was reported missing Friday over the Amazon jungle, aviation authorities said.
Argentina's power couple seen from Washington
The Washington Post describes Argentine President Nestor Kirchner and wife Senator Cristina Fernandez as the country's two most powerful politicians who through their “defiant tone” style have achieved a growing share of popularity and power.
Six close aides of Lula's electoral campaign indicted
A Brazilian federal judge indicted six close aides of Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva involved in an illegal electoral campaign operation to purchase a dossier of information allegedly exposing opposition candidates.
Science and technology to face a world of patents
Former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos recommended Mexico to invest oil surpluses in science and technology so as to have its own patents, or be condemned to pay for foreign produce.
Venezuela or Guatemala, but what about a third candidate?
The possibility of a third consensus candidate for the United Nations Security Council non permanent seat is being quietly considered in several Latinamerican countries who feel the dispute between Venezuela and Guatemala is causing much strain and could leave difficult-to-heal divisions.
International stores target Argentina
Undeterred by double-digit inflation, international retailers are rolling out expansion plans in Argentina, hoping to cash in on a consumer spending boom.
