Stories for April 15th 2003

Tuesday, April 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

IMF-WB appeal to rich countries

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank, WB, underscored to the international community the urgency of reaching an agreement in those areas currently been discussed in the framework of the World Trade Organization, WTO, but which remain considerably delayed.

Tuesday, April 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Successful tourism season for the Falklands.

?We had as many cruise ships visiting the Islands this season as Montevideo experienced', enthused John Fowler, Manager of the Falkland Islands Tourist Board.

Tuesday, April 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Regional News.

Headlines:
Successful season for “Mare Australis”; Lawsuits against Torres del Paine operator; Swedish training vessel visits Punta Arenas; Earthquake and tsunamis area; Icebreaker Irizar returns to Antarctica; Dengue scare in north Chile;

Tuesday, April 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

US “deception” with Chile

Democrat Congress members have requested President George Bush a quick timetable for the signing of the free trade agreement with Chile, in spite of the South American country's opposition to the war in Iraq.

Tuesday, April 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

HeadlinesOil glut in the horizon

US consumer confidence recovering

Tuesday, April 15th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Elections.

Headlines:
Argentine candidates' policies towards the US.
“Vote not to vote”.