Stories for 2003 , page 92

Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Orthodox Lula pushed reforms.

After a stern warning to the most radical Congressional members of his own party, Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva personally delivered in Congress two reform bills that are crucial for his administration and the long term financial stability of Brazil.

Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:
Canners join call for EU to lift fishmeal ban; Chile invests in Patagonian grenadier plan; Strict SARS controls with Asian crews; EUR 42 million to improve Galicia ports; Namibia cuts hake quota; Chubut Fisheries Director-general resigns; Galicia, world leading turbo producer; EU reins in fishing subsidies; New research into red tide in Chile;

Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

South Georgia incidents ? Korean ship evacuated.

A Korean fishing trawler operating around South Georgia has struck a rock and the crew has been evacuated, while two other ships are also in trouble, due to extremely bad weather.

Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands in UK media.

Headlines:
Desire Oil narrows pre-tax loss; Carrier is flagship for battle commemoration; Falklands' hero takes centre stage.

Thursday, May 1st 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Swiss sailor wins Around Alone.

Seven and a half months of racing, without counting the preparations Swiss sailor Bernard Stamm has won the final leg and taken an overall win in the Around Alone.

Wednesday, April 30th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner: I'm my own man.

Argentine presidential candidate Nestor Kirchner pointed out in interviews with the main newspapers of the country that support from the ruling President Eduardo Duhalde administration will not represent “any conditioning or pressure” if he's finally victorious in the May 18 run off.

Wednesday, April 30th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

US-Chile trade agreement on hold.

Chilean Foreign Minister Soledad Alvear said in Santiago on her return from Washington that the free trade agreement reached with the United States will be signed and approved, however she also admitted that US Secretary Colin Powell indicated there was no definitive date for the event.

Wednesday, April 30th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Santiago, second best; Respiratory diseases in Punta Arenas; Crime “boom” in Chile; Sea sciences congress in Magallanes; Sharks in Rio beaches.

Wednesday, April 30th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Latinamerica expected to grow 2% in 2003.

Latinamerica economy is forecasted to grow 2% in 2003 given the improvement in world trade conditions, easier access to credit and the significant improvement of the Argentine economy, according to the latest release from the United Nations Economic Commission on Latinamerica, Cepal.

Wednesday, April 30th 2003 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine polls depict “Anybody but Menem” sentiment.

Though he took a plurality in the first round of presidential elections, former leader Carlos Menem is rejected by a large majority of Argentines as undeserving of another term and stands little chance in the upcoming runoff, polls indicated Wednesday