Stories for April 1st 2005

Friday, April 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil committed to contain inflationary expectations.

Brazil Central Bank president Henrique Meirelles said that the bank had been successful in containing inflationary expectations adding that the prices index increase since the beginning of the year “had not damaged long term prospects”.

Friday, April 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Wolfowitz confirmed World Bank president

With crucial support from the European Union, former Pentagon Deputy Paul Wolfowitz, described as a “hawk” was confirmed Thursday as the next president of the World Bank.

Friday, April 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

US insistent in condemning Cuba for human rights abuses

United States announced Thursday that it will present a resolution before the United Nations Human Rights Commission condemning Cuba since Fidel Castro's regime has made no progress in the issue of respecting basic freedoms.

Friday, April 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

US calls on help to contain Venezuela's “destabilizing role”

The United States government asked Venezuela's neighbouring countries to take into account the “destabilizing role” the Caracas government is playing in the region.

Friday, April 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

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Friday, April 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

“Día de Malvinas” commemorations.

Argentine President Nestor Kirchner will be participating Saturday April 2 in the “Day of Malvinas” commemoration in the historic Patricios Infantry Regiment in downtown Buenos Aires.