Stories for 2002 , page 35

Friday, July 26th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar chief complicates Britain-Spain talks on Rock

By calling a referendum on the fate of the peninsula, Gibraltar Chief Minister Peter Caruana has again complicated matters for Britain and Spain, which appear eager to come to terms on the future of the disputed colony.

Thursday, July 25th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

2002 Photographic Exhibition

The Photographic Exhibition is an annual event, intended to be a quality photographic exhibition with high standards of work and presentation. This year there will be two elements to the show, to be held at the Jetty Visitors' Centre in Stanley during summer 2002/03 ? the now traditional exhibition and also a competition section sponsored by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board.

Wednesday, July 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Uncertain future for Falklands troopship

Press speculation that Brazil has shown interest in buying the ageing Royal Navy assault ship, HMS Fearless, has caused surprise.

Wednesday, July 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Menem counter attacks; Ciro Gomes keeps growing; Ten million jobs; European ban for Chilean poultry

Wednesday, July 24th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay in Intensive Care

With ample political support from the ruling coalition and even recognition from legislative opposition, Uruguay named this week a new Economy Minister, Senator Alejandro Atchugarry.

Tuesday, July 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Petrobras takes over Perez Companc

Brazilian oil company Petrobras announced this week an agreement to purchase a majority control of the Argentine energy consortium Pérez Companc. The operation involves 1,125 billion US dollars.

Tuesday, July 23rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Fishing News

Headlines:
Hake ban in Asturias; “We need to fish less”; Poachers back in Chile; Chilean Navy embarrassment

Monday, July 22nd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

South America Breaking News

Headlines:
Foreign troops to Colombia?; US dollar weaker; Chilean Senator challenge; Chilean astronaut next April; IMF missions in Argentina; Fujimori prepares comeback; Another hat in the ring

Saturday, July 20th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine icebreaker and German supply ship ready to break out of Antarctic ice

The captains of the Argentine icebreaker ARA Admiral Irizar and the German polar supply ship Magdalena Oldendorff met on the Irizar today to put the finishing touches to a plan to free the stranded German vessel trapped in the ice pack off the Antarctic coast since June 11.

Friday, July 19th 2002 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Krueger visits Brazil; Ciro Gomes threatens Lula; Uncertainties about World Trade