Stories for December 24th 2004

Friday, December 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

“Time to harvest”, announces Lula da Silva

Two years after taking office Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can celebrate 2004 as a year of achievements both political and economic, however poverty and equality remain the soft spots of his administration.

Friday, December 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Three OAS candidates confident of their support.

Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Ignacio Walker reported that the Chilean candidate for Secretary General of the Organization of American States has the support of ten countries.

Friday, December 24th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Merry Christmas!; High seas fishing: agreement needed; Argentine families meet new ambassador; Sports on the web; Seasonal cruisers; Arrest after vehicle fire; Smith trial in February.