Stories for November 15th 2004

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Waiting for Hu Jintao.

Argentina is preparing for Chinese president Hu Jintao visit next Tuesday when he will be received with full honours and expectations given the growing importance of the Asian giant economy's avid demand for commodities.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Petrobras production behind schedule.

The Brazilian government oil company Petrobras will end 2004 with a 3% drop in oil production over last year because of delays with one of the new extracting rigs.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

China's 2005 wool import quotas.

The Chinese Ministry of Trade recently announced wool import quotas for 2005, which “are similar to those established this year, that is 287,000 tons of greasy wool and 80,000 of tops”, reported Jose Luis Trifoglio, market analyst for the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat, SUL..

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines:
Argentine Deputies hold a session in Antarctica; Santa Cruz passes Aquaculture Bill; President Kirchner keeps the press happy.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Fisheries News.

Headlines:
Toothfish poaching drops 75% from 2003; Brazil builds first oceanic fishing vessel; Fish produce labeling mandatory in Spain; Galicia aids Chilean Region fisheries.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

UK and Argentina advance in Falklands' mine clearance.

Falkland Islands Governor Howard Pearce has given details from the latest Joint Working Party (JWP) meeting, held in London last month to discuss the removal of land mines from the Islands.

Monday, November 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Colin Powell resigns.

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has submitted his resignation to President Bush, the White House said on Monday.