Stories for August 19th 2005

Friday, August 19th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

August air crashes anticipate tighter safety measures

The recent tragic air disasters, from the total loss crashes in Greece and Venezuela to the skidding off the runway by a landing aircraft in Canada fortunately with no victims, are putting on pressure for greater international safety standards and inspections.

Friday, August 19th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean Peso, stronger than ever

The Chilean peso is the sixth currency at world level in appreciating against the US dollar so far this year. However at Latinamerican level the Chilean peso ranks fourth behind the Brazilian Real, Uruguayan Peso and Mexican Peso.

Friday, August 19th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Students celebrate their A Level results;
Environmental impact of fuel leak ?minimal' say Conservation; Listeria in milk supply; Swimming pool closed; Charter boat heads south.

Friday, August 19th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bs. Aires: Pickets wreak traffic havoc

Organized groups of the unemployed disrupted the life of porteños yesterday as they protested at full strength in Buenos Aires and its suburbs to call for an increase in subsidies.