Stories for June 8th 2004

Tuesday, June 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands top of OAS Tuesday agenda

Argentina's claim over Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty will be top of the agenda when Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Rafael Bielsa addresses the Organization of American Status, OAS General Assembly this Tuesday in Ecuador.

Tuesday, June 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

“Redefining IMF”, the main challenge

International Monetary Fund new Managing Director Rodrigo Rato formally took office this Monday in Washington admitting he has one great challenge ahead and that is the redefinition of the multilateral credit organization role in the world's globalized economy

Tuesday, June 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News from Pta. Arenas.

Headlines:
Chilean Antarctic Institute anniversary; Magallanes cursed and blessed; Torres del Paine extends season; “Song of the Whale” by 007.

Tuesday, June 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Major shipwreck discovery in South Atlantic

A group of Argentine archaeologists have discovered the remains of a sunken vessel dating back to 1615, offshore the province of Santa Cruz in the Southern Atlantic.

Tuesday, June 8th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:

Argentina establishes maximum catches; Fishery exports increase 18%; Early closure of squid season.