Stories for August 15th 2005

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Oil prices and Chinese textiles boost US trade deficit

The United States trade deficit jumped 6% in June reaching 58,8 billion US dollars boosted by the soaring price of oil. The gap in May was 55,4 billion US dollars.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile limits compulsory military service

Chile drastically reformed the selection and recruiting system limiting compulsory military service to the needs of the Chilean Armed Forces.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Cabinet crisis sweeps support for Peruvian president

Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo's public opinion support plummeted following the cabinet crisis he created when naming a political ally to a key post, a move rejected by the rest of cabinet members.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Lab produced meat from cells to feed millions

According to scientists from the University of Maryland advances in cell and tissue engineering could lead to the production in laboratory conditions of meat from cells extracted to animals.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Magallanes export boom in second quarter

Magallanes region exports increased 36% during the second quarter totalling 245,2 million US dollars, compared to the same period last year.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands' war film in Spanish film festival

“Enlightened by fire”, the Argentine film showing how Argentine soldiers were mistreated and humiliated by their own officers during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict will be competing in the San Sebastian, Spain, film Festival next September.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Mercosur-CAN speed integration process

The full integration timetable for Mercosur and the Community of Andean Nations could be advanced from 2014 to 2010 in the coming South American Nations Community presidential summit which will be hosted by Brazil next September.

Monday, August 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Rockhopper jumps on AiM debut

Rockhopper Exploration plc, the oil and gas exploration company with a number of licences in the North Falkland Basin, has announced that following the successful placing of 35,714,285 shares at 42p to raise £15 million (before expenses), its shares have been admitted to trading on AIM and dealings will commence at 8.00am today under the symbol: RKH.