Stories for August 3rd 2004

Tuesday, August 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Terror scare hits oil market.

Crude oil prices closed at record high following warnings of possible terror attacks against financial institutions in United States and the Russian government's decision to further investigate oil giant Yukos alleged massive tax evasion.

Tuesday, August 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile clears minefields in Bolivian border.

The Chilean Army announced this Monday it will eliminate 6,526 anti personnel and anti tank mines in five fields close to the Peruvian border in the north of the country.

Tuesday, August 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Cruise accident and fuel spill in Alaska.

The cruise vessel Clipper Odyssey with 122 passengers and a crew of 31 sailing last Sunday along the Alaskan coast spilt 5,000 gallons of fuel after striking a rock.

Tuesday, August 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Record visitors in Palermo livestock Show.

Argentina's main agricultural show in the heart of the country's capital, Buenos Aires' Palermo grounds established last Sunday a new record with 153,600 visitors totalling 884,000 in a week.

Tuesday, August 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Attorney General says 7 responsible in store fire.

The Paraguayan Attorney General's Office on Monday filed indictments against seven people for their alleged roles in the super-store blaze that killed 464 people and injured more than 200 others

Tuesday, August 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Tercentenary Message: A Proud Past and Confidence for the Future.

From the Chief Minister Peter Caruana.

Tomorrow is the focal point of the year long celebration of the Tercentenary of British Sovereignty of Gibraltar. It is thus an important day in our collective journey as a people, not just because we celebrate our history, but because we look forward to a future of respect for our collective rights and aspirations as a people.