Stories for February 6th 2004

Friday, February 6th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Volunteers rise to the Challenge; Pristine island destroyed by fire; One dead, one seriously ill after alleged fight on jigger; Crane fault delays ship unloading; Cruise activity this week.

Friday, February 6th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Latin American bonds are shaken but not stricken

US interest rates will rise and it may take slightly longer for Brazilian overnight rates to fall than was previously expected.

Friday, February 6th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Lavagna to meet Koheler in Miami on Monday

Government deaf to G7 call for constructive talks on defaulted debt. “There will be no turning back” on 25 cents per dollar offer.

Friday, February 6th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

U.S. donates state-of-the-art radars to Argentina

Argentina's air force on Thursday received one of two state-of-the-art radars donated by the United States to help step up the nation's border security, the Defense Ministry reported.