Stories for August 13th 2004

Friday, August 13th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Observers caution Venezuelan opposition

The Carter Center which will act as observer of this Sunday's presidential recall referendum in Venezuela urged the opposition to desist from plans to release incomplete electoral results before the voting is over.

Friday, August 13th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

EU-Mercosur talks stall; ministerial summit

European Union and Mercosur agreed this Thursday in Brasilia to suspend negotiations until September after failing to make progress in a bilateral trade agreement.

Friday, August 13th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Straw to meet Bielsa: ?no sovereignty talks'; Loligo going well; Drink driver avoids jail; Servicemen's San Carlos to Stanley yomp raises over £1,000.