Stories for July 29th 2003

Tuesday, July 29th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

IMF releases 1,05 billion US dollars loan to Argentina

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed this Monday the third review of Argentina's performance under a seven-month, SDR 2.17 billion (about US$3.04 billion) Stand-By Arrangement, which was approved last January 24, 2003.

Tuesday, July 29th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News from Chile.

Headlines:
Lan Chile sentenced to compensate passenger
Exceptional weather in Torres del Paine.

Tuesday, July 29th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Big losses for Spanish squid fleet in Argentina

A reduction in the number of fishing days has cut 25-35 per cent of the annual income of companies that fish the Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus) in Argentinean waters.

Tuesday, July 29th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Jennifer Smith Bermuda Premier Resigns

Bermuda's premier resigned on Monday, blaming the decision on a narrow victory in last week's elections and “friendly fire” from within her party.

Tuesday, July 29th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands War Pilot and RAF Chief Retires

A front-line pilot of the 1982 Falklands War who several times narrowly escaped death or injury on many dangerous missions has retired as head of the Royal Air Force.