Stories for April 22nd 2005

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

IMF and Argentina begin “long distance” talks

Argentina faces crucial budgetary challenges in spite of having achieved a strong fiscal relief with the restructuring of its public debt, said IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato and stressed that IMF is willing to aid Argentina.

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

ENAP suffers heavy losses in Colombia

Chile's government owned company ENAP suffered heavy losses with its international affiliate Sipetrol exploring for oil and gas in Colombia, according to the 2004 balance sheet.

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Ecuador: no light at the end of the tunnel

Ecuador's new president Alfredo Palacio officially took office Thursday midday and immediately named the main ministers of his “technical, non political” cabinet.

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile warns China about high seas fishing

Chile warned Beijing that unless the Chinese high seas fleet cooperates with marine resource conservation and reduces catches of jurel, Chinese vessels will be banned from Chilean ports beginning May 1.

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina and Brazil rap Cuba on human rights

Argentina and Brazil members of the Geneva United Nations Human Rights Commission asked this week full respect for human rights in Cuba, in line with the recent majority position of the committee.

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
A Royal birthday salute; Toothfish poacher fined; Albatross crash land; Tanker aground: minor oil leak; Brand will be used.

Friday, April 22nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Antarctic glaciers in mass retreat.

Glaciers in the Antarctic are retreating at an increasing rate, in what scientists said on Thursday was a clear sign of climate change.