Stories for February 20th 2003

Thursday, February 20th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Unique Uruguay Football Medal for sale.

Memories of football's first ever World Cup final in Uruguay more than 70 years ago have been revived by the proposed sale of the Uruguay Captain's gold medal.

Thursday, February 20th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

British Member of Parliament urges “Dialogue with Argentina”.

A Conservative Member of the British Parliament has urged the Falkland Islands Government to enter into a dialogue with the Argentine Government on, 'matters of mutual interest'.

Thursday, February 20th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Hot News from Argentina & Brazil.

Headlines: Argentina rejects war on Iraq; Brazil hikes interest rate; Pro Mercosur Ambassador.

Thursday, February 20th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines: Chubut vessel owners warned: no records, no permit; Argentina's tariffs hit Ecuadorian tuna; Fisheries development top priority for Brazil; Scientists cracking white shrimp genetic code; Shellfish sector considers industrial seed production; WWF warns fish farming eating into wild fish stocks.