Stories for January 28th 2005

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

China fuels currency uncertainty.

The evolution of the Chinese Yuan, linked to the United States dollar, and several statements from different Beijing officials are causing concern in international currency markets.

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Lula: Colombia-Venezuela crisis is “secondary issue”

Brazilian president Luiz Inancio Lula da Silva called on Colombia and Venezuela not to waste energy bickering over secondary issues.

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Brazilian president jeered in World Social Forum

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who until elected and during his first year in office was the darling of left wing and antiglobalization groups faced strong criticism during his appearance before the World Social Forum being held in Porto Alegre.

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

US supports Flores for OAS top job

United States formally announced Wednesday its support for former El Salvador president Francisco Flores as the next Organization of American States, OAS, Secretary General.

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Uruguay promotes Chilean candidate for OAS

Uruguayan elected President Tabaré Vazquez said Wednesday in Santiago that his administration will support the candidacy of Chilean Interior Minister Jose Miguel Insulza for the job of Organization of American States, OAS Secretary General.

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
A Place of their own; Helicopter rescue; Ships cruising in; LegCo meets today; SAMA82 members arrive; Tsunami appeal over £20,000; Forces on show at MPA.

Friday, January 28th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Malvinas victims' relatives to fly to islands next March.

The inauguration of the monument has been delayed due to strained diplomatic relations between Argentina and Britain last year.