Stories for February 20th 2004

Friday, February 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Memorial leaves for Falklands Friday

This Friday morning the vessel transporting the blocks for the Argentine Memorial to be assembled in Darwin Cemetery will be leaving the port of Campana.

Friday, February 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Vigorous recovery of Argentine industry

Argentine industry expanded 3,2% in January compared to December while industrial
capacity dropped to 65,6% (form 66,5%) according to the latest release from the National Statistics and Census Office.

Friday, February 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Duhalde ratifies Mercosur support for Toledo

Mercosur expressed its full support to Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo and called on the people and leaders of the country to defend the democratic system “in the framework of respect to constitutional principles”.

Friday, February 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Commonwealth conference closes; Simpkins case: charge dropped; Cruises this week.

Friday, February 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Maya V Crew Arrest Conditions Lightened

Bail surety to ensure crew alleged to be involved in pirate toothfishing aboard the Maya V did not flee the country, was lessened yesterday by an Australian Court.