Stories for May 2005 , page 13

Thursday, May 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Desire Petroleum finds five more prospects

Following recent interpretation of 3D seismic data Desire Petroleum has found five more prospects in the South Atlantic North Falklands Basin, reported Thursday RNS, the London Stock Exchange news service.

Thursday, May 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

ALADI concerned with Falklands EU inclusion

The inclusion of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich islands in the European Union constitutional treaty is of “great concern” to the Latin American Integration Association, ALADI.

Thursday, May 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Central American leaders lobby US for trade deal

The leaders of all five Central American countries as well as the Dominican Republic visited Thursday the White House in a show of strength intended to revive the ailing efforts by the administration of President George W. Bush to push a controversial trade agreement through Congress.

Thursday, May 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina discussing new conditions with IMF

Argentina requested the International Monetary Fund, IMF, an extension of repurchase expectations for this year, revealed IMF's spokesperson Thomas Dawson.

Wednesday, May 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

UN could move to Brooklyn

United Nations delegates, welcome to... Brooklyn?

Wednesday, May 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguayan feels he may have the edge

Uruguayan diplomat Carlos Pérez del Castillo believes his “insider” status at the World Trade Organization (WTO) could yet give him the edge over France's Pascal Lamy in the race for its top job.

Wednesday, May 11th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

“We're happy to be included as EU Overseas Territory”

President Nestor Kirchner strong policy towards the Falklands plus satisfaction for the Islands inclusion as European Overseas Territories, in spite of Argentina, are some of the issues addressed by Councillor Norma Edwards in an interview published in the latest edition of the Buenos Aires magazine “Gente”.

Tuesday, May 10th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

More US pressure on Chinese renminbi rigidity

United States Treasury Secretary John Snow currently visiting Beijing insisted that China must make its currency the yuan or renminbi pegged to the US dollar, “more flexible”.

Tuesday, May 10th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands: S. American-Arab support for Argentina

Leaders from South America and the Arab countries currently meeting for their first summit in Brazil agreed to include in the final declaration a clause calling on United Kingdom and Argentina to resume Falklands/Malvinas dispute negotiations for a “fair, peaceful and lasting solution in accordance with the several pertinent United Nations resolutions”.

Tuesday, May 10th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines:
Ovine meat production in Chile down; Punta Arenas port rates in Chilean pesos; Fisheries Minister inaugurates Seafood Expo Latin America.