MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for 2003
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Friday, May 9th 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Positive change of mood in US.
A majority of Americans believes that the country's military victory in Iraq will help with the war on terrorism and expressed optimism about the economy's recovery, according to an opinion poll released on Thursday.
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Friday, May 9th 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Kirchner in Chile.
Argentine presidential candidate and front runner for the coming May 18th run off Nestor Kirchner arrived Thursday evening in Chile, and will be meeting Chilean president Ricardo Lagos this Friday morning.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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Wednesday, May 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Money reward for information on toothfish poaching.
A new international alliance of legal Patagonian toothfishers formed to protect sustainable toothfish resources is offering a reward of $ US 100,000 for information leading to the conviction of fishers, companies, directors or employees involved in illegal fishing operations.
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Wednesday, May 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC
Breaking News.
Headlines:
Ms.Krueger gladly surprised with Argentina; Uruguay to extradite accused terrorist to Egypt; Fed warns about US economy weakness; S unemployment grows for the third month. -
Wednesday, May 7th 2003 - 21:00 UTC
News from Punta Arenas.
Headlines: Punta Arenas loosing the battle with Ushuaia; Greater radar coverage; Joint navy exercises.
