Stories for May 8th 2003

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Hopes of recovering the “Lyn” fading fast

The stricken longliner 'Lyn' has now been totally abandoned by the crew, as the vessel's pumps failed to contain the increasing water in the engine-room.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

RFA “Gold Rover” sails for Falklands.

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker Gold Rover is due to sail from Plymouth tomorrow for a long-term deployment to the South Atlantic and is scheduled to arrive in the Falklands next June. The 11,500-tonne fleet tanker will be based in the Islands until the end of 2004.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

President Bush rewards allies.

An optimistic United States Ambassador in Chile said that the Bush administration was waiting for the most appropriate political moment to send to Congress the US-Chile free trade agreement.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

“We can't be seen as second rate republics”

Argentine presidential candidate Nestor Kirchner who today will be visiting Brazil said that if elected he will work for a greater integration with Brazil and Chile and a strong Latinamerican “space”.

Thursday, May 8th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine Leader Tries to Revive Campaign

Former President Carlos Menem struggled Wednesday to reinvigorate his campaign for a third term, and a new poll showed him lagging far behind his rival in Argentina's May 18 presidential runoff.