Stories for August 9th 2004

Monday, August 9th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

US considered bombing South America following 11/09.

A few days after the September 11/2001 terrorist attacks in New York and against the Pentagon a high US official recommended bombing South America or Asia “to surprise the terrorists”, reveals the US magazine Newsweek in its latest August 9 edition.

Monday, August 9th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile-Peru war of words becomes louder.

Outstanding politicians and diplomats from Chile and Peru joined the maritime border controversy between both countries which is increasingly straining bilateral relations.

Monday, August 9th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:
Argentina's hake policy for the rest of 2004; Australia set to standardize fish names; Chilean salmon and trout exports expand 23%; European scientists study sardine migration.

Monday, August 9th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Oil production data controversy hits markets.

With oil prices breaking records and no immediate prospect of containing market's nerves which are threatening global economic recovery, the Organization of Petroleum Export Countries, OPEC, has been accused of pumping two million barrels per day less than what it officially declares.

Monday, August 9th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chile and Peru attempt to cool rhetoric.

Peruvian and Chilean officials tried over the weekend to cool the heavy exchange of statements between both countries that have strained bilateral relations.