Stories for December 19th 2009
Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 12:13 UTC
Argentina’s economy “technically in recession” seems to have bottomed out
Argentina's economy shrank for a second straight quarter from July to September, but industrial output jumped in November as auto production surged, indicating a turn in the economy, data showed on Friday.
Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 12:10 UTC
35 crew members missing from sunken livestock transport vessel
The four Uruguayans on board the livestock transport vessel that was lost Thursday night off the coast of Lebanon are among 39 of the 83 crew members and stockmen rescued in the midst of high seas and strong winds.
Published in:
Environment, International.
Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 11:53 UTC
Key states reach “meaningful but modest” agreement at climate summit
Key states have reached what they call a “meaningful agreement” at the Copenhagen climate summit. Five nations, including China and the US, reached a deal on a number of issues, such as a recognition to limit temperatures rises to less than 2C.
Published in:
Environment, Politics, International.
