MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 1st 2003
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Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Orthodox Lula pushed reforms.
After a stern warning to the most radical Congressional members of his own party, Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva personally delivered in Congress two reform bills that are crucial for his administration and the long term financial stability of Brazil.
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Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Fisheries News.
Headlines:
Canners join call for EU to lift fishmeal ban; Chile invests in Patagonian grenadier plan; Strict SARS controls with Asian crews; EUR 42 million to improve Galicia ports; Namibia cuts hake quota; Chubut Fisheries Director-general resigns; Galicia, world leading turbo producer; EU reins in fishing subsidies; New research into red tide in Chile; -
Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC
South Georgia incidents ? Korean ship evacuated.
A Korean fishing trawler operating around South Georgia has struck a rock and the crew has been evacuated, while two other ships are also in trouble, due to extremely bad weather.
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Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands in UK media.
Headlines:
Desire Oil narrows pre-tax loss; Carrier is flagship for battle commemoration; Falklands' hero takes centre stage. -
Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Swiss sailor wins Around Alone.
Seven and a half months of racing, without counting the preparations Swiss sailor Bernard Stamm has won the final leg and taken an overall win in the Around Alone.
