Stories for October 2002 , page 6

Tuesday, October 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

President Duhalde optimism

Argentine president Eduardo Duhalde said that the country would reach an understanding with the International Monetary Fund before November 9th when Argentina must honour a 250 million US dollars debt with the World Bank.

Tuesday, October 8th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

South America News

Dairy farmers of the world unite; Mega cruise conglomerate; Looking for investors; Chile and Mercosur; “The Argentine Consensus”; Argentine inflation recedes; Omega 3 fish oil from squid; Chilean red please;Salmon and trout exports drop in value...

Monday, October 7th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil: Yet another battle?

In spite of the overwhelming showing in Brazil's Sunday presidential election, almost doubling his closest opponent, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have a run-off next October 27th.

Friday, October 4th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Friday Update

Headlines: Vet investigates cattle killing / Will oil giants Talisman join Desire? / Sex offence - Tellez two year probation / Sovereignty at CPA / Far Eastern delegation / Boosting bookworms.

Friday, October 4th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Actualización Penguin News

Titulares: Veterinario investiga muerte de ganado / ¿El gigante petrolero Talismán se sumará a Desire? / Dura sentencia por delito sexual / Soberanía en la CPA / Delegación de Lejano Oriente / Fomentando el bichito de la lectura.

Friday, October 4th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

The day after

With opinion polls indicating that Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Hill and his Workers Party will be victorious in the first round of this Sunday's Brazilian crucial presidential election eyes are now set on the day after.

Thursday, October 3rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' veteran head of Royal Navy

Admiral Sir Alan West, whose ship was sunk in the Falklands war, has been appointed to head the Royal Navy from September. Currently commander-in-chief fleet, he will succeed Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh, who is retiring.

Wednesday, October 2nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

“Protest” vote growing

With just six months to the presidential election, the Argentine electorate is sending ever more clear signals of its rejection of the political system.

Wednesday, October 2nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Punta Arenas in brief

World conferences / Spanish investment in port / Ozone hole splits / Unemployment at 8,5% / Eco-tourism in wildlife parks / Blackout in Town Hall? / Fourth methanol plant / Spanish partner for DAP airlines / Juvenile delinquency / Academic advance / Regional government in the red / UN ozone research in Punta Arenas.

Wednesday, October 2nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

UK's new “Flexi-Carriers”

Britain's two new super aircraft carriers will be much more versatile and adaptable than those that fought in the Falklands War, according to new details announced by the Ministry of Defence.