Stories for February 9th 2005

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Argentines fatter and 56% have Indian ancestors.

Argentines have been putting on weight at an average 3.5 kilos per decade and for over half a century according to “Obesity in Argentina”, the latest report to address a growing concern all over the world.

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Venezuela calls US official “impertinent”

Venezuela described Tuesday as “impertinent” United States expressions of concern regarding planned arms purchases from Russia.

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Punta Arenas Breaking News.

Headlines:
Cabo de Hornos hotel new owners in March; Fire in Chilean Antarctic base; Ozone concentration “moderately low”; Record year for Torres del Paine Park.

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

US reject 4+1 agreement with Mercosur.

United States is not interested in reaching an agreement with Mercosur and prefers to concentrate in the Free Trade Association of the Americas, FTAA, said Peter Allgeier Washington's Trade Representative.

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Menem plans run for Senate seat in Argentina.

Former Argentine President Carlos Menem plans to run for a seat in the Senate from the northern Argentine province of La Rioja, which he governed for nine years.

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Falklands should be proud of its generosity.

MIKE SUMMERS and Ian Hansen have both congratulated the Falklands' public on its generosity following the devastating tsunami in Asia.

Wednesday, February 9th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

HMS Sceptre left Gibraltar.

As expected the British nuclear powered submarine HMS Sceptre left
this morning at 09.00 local time clearing the harbour under its own
power and quickly passing down the center of the Bay of Gibraltar.