Stories for March 18th 2005

Friday, March 18th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Congress rejects Mesa's call for early elections.

Bolivian lawmakers on Thursday rejected as legally “unacceptable” a proposal by President Carlos Mesa to hold early elections.

Friday, March 18th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Cuba Announces Revaluation of Currency

President Fidel Castro late Thursday announced a 7 percent revaluation of Cuba's national currency, giving Cubans slightly more buying power as the communist-run island moves to reassert greater control over its economy.

Friday, March 18th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Opec considers second output increase.

The OPEC was yesterday considering a second output rise just a day after it raised its production quota, reflecting its anxiety about meeting oil demand later in the year.

Friday, March 18th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Governor hosts Argentine kin; Andi brings a new sound to The Trough; Elqui: trial date set for April; First Falklands jigger; Marathon this weekend; Cruise liners sailing in...

Friday, March 18th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Strike paralyzes Buenos Aires city airport

The unions said that they want the government to keep control of LAFSA instead of privatizing it and threatened more strikes during Easter next weekend, when the airports will be stuffed with thousands of tourists.

Friday, March 18th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News

Headlines:
Argentine economy expanded 9% in 2004; Russian peace mission in Antarctica; Experts looking into Standard Wool plant fire; Soaring profits for Chile's government copper mining.