MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for January 2005
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Sunday, January 30th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Antarctic naval exercise involving “grounded cruise”
In the framework of combined patrolling operations in Antarctic waters, the Argentine and Chilean navies participated last week in a contamination emergency exercise involving ARA “Suboficial Castillo” and the Chilean icebreaker “Almirante Oscar Viel”.
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Sunday, January 30th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine actions “despicable” says Falklands councillor.
“Our past, present and future vigilance in not allowing Argentina to become involved in any key services to the Islands has and will continue to serve us well.”
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Saturday, January 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands Councillor extends welcome to Argentine next-of-kin group.
“This country has always welcomed next-of-kin, both from Argentina and the United Kingdom, so I hope that we will respect and welcome them when they come”.
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Saturday, January 29th 2005 - 20:00 UTC
Canada hosts international talks on overfishing.
Canada will host international talks in May on what needs to be done to protect the world's dwindling fish stocks from rampant overfishing, officials said in Ottawa.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
