Stories for November 20th 2003

Thursday, November 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

US-Brazil anticipate Miami success.

The proposal of creating a variable-speed (“flexible”) Free Trade Association of the Americas, FTAA, seems to have gained ground in the current ministerial meeting in Miami in spite of Chile, Mexico and Canada who prefer a more committed and rigid accord.

Thursday, November 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina: Breaking News.

Headlines:
Sustained industrial expansion; Review of public utilities rates only in 2004; Unemployment and corruption, Argentina's nightmares; Argentine officers join Chilean Army exercises; Economic state of emergency extended to 2005.

Thursday, November 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

British Overseas Territories Consultative Council.

The main issue at this year's Overseas Territories Consultative Council (8 -10 December)(OTCC) will be to review developments since the March 1999 White Paper “Partnership for Progress and Prosperity” was published.

Thursday, November 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Copter Pilot Aims to Circumnavigate Globe

After setting records for helicopter flights around the world, a 63-year-old woman said she will now try to become the first helicopter pilot to circumnavigate the globe via the North and South Poles.

Thursday, November 20th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Consensus in Miami surprises demonstrators

Ministers from 34 countries of the Americas approved this Thursday the “Miami Declaration” which contemplates a more “flexible” Free Trade Association of the Americas, FTAA, agreement enabling negotiations to proceed in accordance with the 2005 timetable.