Stories for March 4th 2005

Friday, March 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Oil price hits new record: 55 US dollars.

Oil prices surged to new record levels Thursday, breaking the 55 US dollars per barrel barrier.

Friday, March 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina celebrates 76% swap debt acceptance.

Creditors holding 76% of Argentina's defaulted debt accepted the government's swap offer, the biggest debt restructuring in modern times said Argentine Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna, Thursday in Buenos Aires.

Friday, March 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Commandos lead the way; Standard Wool's Punta plant destroyed by fire; Argentine president reiterates sovereignty claims;
News in brief:

Patrol cuts ?on hold'; ?Aggressive' jiggers; Champion Maurice ? again.

Friday, March 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Britain's Prince Edwards strolls, juggles in Santiago.

Britain's Prince Edward, youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II, walked to his destination in downtown Santiago on Thursday and showed off his juggling prowess during a visit to a circus school.