Stories for November 9th 2006
Certified toothfish gradually returning to posh New York
Since October New York shoppers at Whole Foods markets have been greeted by banners proclaiming the return of certified Patagonian toothfish (Chilean bass), from the South Georgia and South Sandwich islands fishery, reports The New York Times in one of its leading stories.
Chilean fish and fruit industries leery of El Niño
Chile's Meteorological Institute predicts El Niño will hit Chile harder than expected this year, with more rain and Pacific Ocean temperatures up by half a degree Celsius.
New aviation regulations for the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands Civil Aviation Department in conjunction with Air Safety Support International has announced a new single set of civil aviation requirements. A series of seminars to brief industry on the changes has also been arranged.
US: Democrats win control of Congress
Democrats have won control of both houses of Congress for the first time since 1994 after an upset victory in Virginia.
Visiting MP supports Falklands' PR campaign exposing Argentina
Spring is finally arriving in the Falklands after one of the wettest winters on record. The signs are many: evenings are longer, daffodils and snowdrops are appearing in Stanley gardens and the penguins that have spent the winter basking on beaches just South of Rio's Copacabana are busy cleaning out their burrows preparatory to laying their eggs, safe from predators.
US trade deficit dips but China's surplus soars
Falling crude oil prices helped the US trade deficit retreat from record highs and dip to 64.3 billion US dollars in September, according to a release Thursday from the Commerce Department.
Fears of inflation push UK rates to five year high, 5%
The Bank of England increased United Kingdom interest rates to a five-year high of 5% in response to concerns over. The quarter of a percentage rise was expected by market analysts.
Argentine arrest warrants for Iranian officials
An Argentine judge has issued arrest warrants for former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and eight other Iranian officials over the 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires of a Jewish institution.
Former Reagan official tilts Congress for Democrats
Republican Senator George Allen gracefully conceded defeat Thursday after a bruising battle against Democrat Jim Webb, sealing the Democrats' control of the US Congress.
