Stories for October 20th 2008
Dutch government with 13.4 billion USD stake in ING bank
The government of the Netherlands has said it will invest 13.4 billion US dollars in banking and insurance company ING Groep NV to boost its capital position.
Italy discovers containers of Chinese milk with melamine
Italy has discovered two containers of milk and one of yogurt containing melamine, the industrial chemical that contaminated milk powder in China and hospitalised thousands of babies, the Health Ministry announced Sunday.
IMF head investigated over sex scandal with employee
The International Monetary Fund is investigating allegations that its chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, had an improper relationship with a female employee. IMF lawyers have opened an independent probe into the charges, first reported Saturday by The Wall Street Journal.
Ulster scientist begins sponge research in Falkland Islands
Ulster Museum Marine Biologist, Claire Goodwin has begun diving in the shallows of Falklands waters in order to research sponges of the Islands having been awarded a prestigious Shackleton Scholarship.
Changes in US-Latam relations with Obama, anticipates Krugman
Economy Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman anticipated that relations between the United States and Latinamerica will change significantly if the Democratic candidate Barack Obama is elected president in two weeks time.
Chile de-mining with sophisticated Pentagon equipment
The first week of November the Chilean Ministry of Public Works in coordination with the Chilean Army are scheduled to begin a new de-mining phase in the extreme north of the country to continue eliminating antipersonnel and anti tank mines, reports the Santiago de Chile press.
UK unemployment forecasted 5% as recession advances
The United Kingdom is already in a recession which could last for three quarters and will see unemployment rising to 5%, according to the Ernst & Young ITEM club, reports the British press.
Wild West spirit in Patagonia waters, says The Economist
Under the heading of “Fishy business; Patagonia's troubled waters”, The Economist gives a realistic insight into the Argentine fishing industry and the Wild West mentality that prevails in the so-called Argentine Sea, which threatens the economic and conservation stability and future of this activity.
New Falklands' magistrate has fishery law experience
The Falkland Islands new Senior Magistrate John Trevaskis has experience in fishery prosecutions confirmed the Islands Acting Governor Paul Martinez this week.
Uruguay's coalition decides: “turn left” or “steady course”
Uruguay's ruling coalition process to nominate a presidential candidate for next year's elections not only involves two hopefuls, but also a common program which, according to the latest events does not seem to be the case as the internal dispute becomes more evident.
