Stories for November 2004 , page 4

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Three winning designs are announced for a new research station in Antarctica

Three winning concept designs for a new research station in Antarctica are announced yesterday Wednesday 24 November, at the Halley VI Design Exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Lone prospector's Falkland gold find leads to AIM float.

A company is floating on AIM this week that claims it has found gold in the Falkland Islands.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Visiting parliamentarians pledge support for Falklands

That the challenge to the Falkland Islands from Argentina has to be met head on, was one of the messages delivered on Wednesday by a group of British parliamentarians who have been visiting the Islands this week..

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Prince Harry cuts short visit to Argentina.

Twenty year old Prince Harry flew back to London from Buenos Aires Thursday afternoon after the Argentine press revealed he had become a “head ache” for those responsible for his security.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Brazilian Central Bank anticipates more rate rises

The Brazilian Central Bank anticipated this Thursday it could accelerate the increase of the country's basic interest SELIC rate if oil prices and domestic inflation prospects keep worsening and annual prices don't keep to target.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

British trade mission visits Mercosur.

A British trade mission visited Uruguay this week and reached several agreements with a local university and the British Hospital plus encouraging prospects in other areas.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Argentine Senate approves 2005 budget.

Early Thursday the Argentine Senate finally approved the 2005 budget which also extends discretionary “super powers” to the Executive with the purpose of redistributing outlays.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

US dollar drops 8% in 45 days against Euro.

The Euro broke a new record this Thursday reaching 1,3224 to the US dollar which means that since October 13, the greenback has depreciated 8%.

Thursday, November 25th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Chile: Breaking News.

Headlines:
Chilean Antarctic affairs under Interior Ministry; British support for Chilean troops headed to Haiti.

Wednesday, November 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Oil tanker aground in Stanley harbour.

The grounding of a tanker in high winds caused a seven hour drama today in the Falklands on Tuesday.