Stories for August 4th 2005

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

EU intent on a broad dialogue with Cuba

The European Union remains intent on seeking a “broad” dialogue with Havana and with specific sectors from Cuban society, said British ambassador in Cuba according to an interview published Wednesday.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

US support for Colombian president Uribe

United States certified the Colombian military's compliance with human rights standards, freeing up 62 million US dollars in aid to fight drug traffic and leftist guerrillas, said Colombian vice president Francisco Santos.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Castro heads Venezuelan military graduation event

Cuba's Fidel Castro was the graduation patron of 74 officers from Venezuela's elite military academy. Castro acted on request from the Venezuelan officers' promotion that flew to Havana for the celebration.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

President Bush loves vacations

President George W Bush is far ahead in becoming the first US president who has spent most time on holidays in the last 36 years, reports The Washington Post.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Mexico City, a kidnappers' paradise

In spite of not experiencing an armed domestic conflict as is the case with Colombia, Mexico is the country with the largest number of kidnaps, according to the Mexican Citizens Council for Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Twelve years to recover Torres del Paine

A twelve year program for the restoration of Chile's most renowned national park, Torres del Paine which suffered a devastating blaze that destroyed several thousands hectares of pristine wildlife was approved this week in Punta Arenas.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

July inflation in Uruguay highest in 18 months

Uruguay consumer prices increased 1,29% last July, the highest surge in 18 months with an accumulated inflation in the seven months of 2005, equivalent to 3,45%.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

“No policy change” after Noriega leaves

United States ratified there will be no changes in its current policy towards Latinamerica with whoever is named to succeed Assistant Secretary of State for Hemispheric Affairs, Roger Noriega, who's leaving the post next September.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

US rice subsidies: bilateral talks with Uruguay

United States and Uruguay will negotiate bilaterally the “US rice subsidies issue”, in spite of the formal claim presented by Uruguay before the World Trade Organization, WTO, was officially announced Wednesday in Montevideo.

Thursday, August 4th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

OPEC member anticipates 70 US dollars per barrel

Crude prices could reach 70 US dollars per barrel towards the end of the year if current circumstances persist, forecasted Iran Oil Deputy Minister Hadi Najad-Hosseinian during a visit to India.