Stories for July 2005 , page 19

Sunday, July 3rd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina: Gov't sees no accord

Interior Minister Aníbal Fernández yesterday said that “there is no possibility” of an agreement between followers of President Néstor Kirchner and former interim president Eduardo Duhalde to draw a single slate of legislative candidates for the October midterm election.

Saturday, July 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Record export and trade surplus in Brazil

Brazil achieved a record 4,03 billion US dollars trade surplus in June, bringing its total surplus so far for the year to 19,67 billion, the government announced Friday.

Saturday, July 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Higher interest rates anticipated in Wall Street

An overwhelming majority of Wall Street economists and analysts believe the United States Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates in the next meeting scheduled for early August.

Saturday, July 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Live 8 stars send “message to world”

The eyes of the world will be on Live 8 - the biggest event in music history.
The Hyde Park concert will kick off with a line-up which includes Madonna, Coldplay, Sir Elton John, Joss Stone, Robbie Williams and U2.

Saturday, July 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Gibraltar biologists identify “monster” squid

Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society's marine section has tentatively identified the curious animal that was found by Kenneth Bagu and Victor Chipol on the seabed off the South Mole last week, based on the photograph in the Gibraltar Chronicle.

Saturday, July 2nd 2005 - 21:00 UTC

PC sales in Argentina ballooned 60%

The number of computers sold in Argentina in the first half of 2005 jumped 60% over the same period a year ago, newspaper Clarin reported Saturday.

Friday, July 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Fed sets basic “accommodative” rate at 3,25%

For the ninth time running, and as expected, the United States Federal Reserve raised the cost of money 25 basic points to 3,25%.

Friday, July 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

CAFTA: Lower House approval in doubt

The United Stated Senate after twelve hours of debate approved 54 to 45 the Central America (and Dominican Republic) Free Trade Agreement which now faces a fierce debate in the House of Representatives.

Friday, July 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

No truce for scandal shocked President Lula da Silva

Scandal shocked Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced Thursday a new plan to curb corruption but as he did more claims of wrongdoings by his Workers Party, PT, and trusted officials were made public.

Friday, July 1st 2005 - 21:00 UTC

LAN Chile purchases 25 Airbus

Chilean airline Lan, one of South America's leading carriers announced this week the purchase of 25 Airbus for regional and domestic routes, an operation involving 750 million US dollars.