Stories for 2003 , page 120

Saturday, January 18th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Denis Thatcher recovering from heart surgery

Sir Denis Thatcher's six hours heart by-pass operation was “a complete success” according to doctors at the Harley Street Clinic in Central London and a family spokesperson said Sir Denis was expected to make a “full recovery”.

Friday, January 17th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update

Headlines: Falklands ship in Galicia oil spill clean up mission; Ultimate cruise; Sports are on; Five cruise vessels due; Natural sudden death; Man wielding knife.

Friday, January 17th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

IMF-Argentina agreement

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, confirmed this Thursday in Washington that an agreement had been reached with Argentina, which will be considered by the multilateral financial organization board in the coming days.

Thursday, January 16th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina “suspends” payment

The Interamerican Development Bank announced this Wednesday the suspension of credit disbursements to Argentina after this country failed to make a crucial 681 million US dollars re payment.

Thursday, January 16th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News

Headlines: French Navy catches toothfish poacher; New regulations for frozen fish labelling; Santa Catarina hopes for sardine recovery; French crew catch giant squid;

Thursday, January 16th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Ecuador's New President Takes Office

Lucio Gutiérrez became president of Ecuador on Wednesday, three years after leading a short-lived coup that toppled the presidency of Jamil Mahuad at the height of an economic crisis.

Wednesday, January 15th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Lula and Duhalde committed to Mercosur

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his Argentine counterpart Eduardo Duhalde during their meeting held in Brasilia agreed on “several initiatives” with the purpose of strengthening Mercosur.

Wednesday, January 15th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Regional News from Pta. Arenas

Headlines: Magallanes promotes sheep farming; Shearing festival; Less air traffic; Krill research cruise; Chilean salmon exports down.

Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Brazil's Lula wants to expand Mercosur membership

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to expand membership in Mercosur, the world's third-largest trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Tuesday, January 14th 2003 - 20:00 UTC

Falklands to start exporting organic meat

The Falkland Islands' first organic meat exports are poised to leave for the UK in an attempt by the islanders to take a leading role in the premium food sector.