Stories for August 20th 2004

Friday, August 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean meat exports reach 171 million US dollars.

Chilean meat exports during the first half of 2004 represented 171 million US dollars, 61,2% increase over the same period in 2003.

Friday, August 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Three million Chileans below poverty line.

At the end of 2003, almost three million Chileans, 18,8% of the population were below the poverty line according to the latest socio-economic characterization poll which was released this Thursday in Santiago.

Friday, August 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

UN sponsors one place, one only name.

The United Nations has undertaken the mission of standardizing world's places names and is working on two 150 pages papers to be distributed next year to all governments.

Friday, August 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Closer Falklands-St Helena links.

The Governor of British Overseas Territory St Helena, David Hollamby, has appointed the first official representative for St Helena in the Falkland Islands.

Friday, August 20th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Mixed reactions to A level results; Chile backs up Argentine claim to Falklands; Forbes' agents urge against appeal; Wedding holiday for kids? Military chief to visit.