Stories for January 2004 , page 4

Monday, January 26th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Record world unemployment stable in 185 million

World unemployment reached a new record in 2003, 185,9 million people according to the latest report from the International Labour Organization, ILO.

Monday, January 26th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Spain's Gibraltar claim redirected to EU Constitution

Spain's intentions to attempt to use the negotiations on the future constitution for Europe as a device to press its sovereignty claim on the Rock appeared to have been confirmed by Ana Palacio, Spain's Foreign Minister.

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News.-

Headlines:
Argentina catches Taiwanese jigger; Taiwanese fishermen claim Argentinean Navy sunk their boat; Controversial hake provision on stand for 60 days

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Magallanes concerned with weak US dollar

The rapid weakening of the US dollar and strong appreciation of the Chilean peso is causing much concern among Magallanes main export industries and significant “cost restructuring” is forecasted this year if the situation remains unchanged.

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Punta Arenas News.

Headlines:
Increased air traffic in Punta Arenas; Warning from an “Antarctic pilot”.

Sunday, January 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

“Thank you very much, but it's bilateral”

The Chilean government discarded collaboration proposals from the United States Department for a negotiated understanding regarding Bolivia's maritime claim and insisted the issue is strictly bilateral.

Saturday, January 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Brazil President Unveils Cabinet Changes

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose roots are in the Marxist left, cemented on Friday his alliance with conservative allies by giving them two Cabinet posts in a government reshuffle.

Saturday, January 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Three Indicted in Argentine Scandal

Argentina's ex-spy chief and two former senators were indicted on bribery charges Friday in connection with a vote-buying scandal that has revived one of the country's most notorious corruption cases.

Saturday, January 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Chile's Pinochet Hospitalized After Fall

Former dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet was hospitalized Friday after falling and breaking his shoulder.

Friday, January 23rd 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Bombilla House destroyed by fire;
Bielsa: we will ?retake' Islands; Maersk test visit delayed; Staff nurse charged with theft; International cricket; This week's cruises.