Stories for November 7th 2005

Monday, November 7th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Political quake in Peru: Fujimori arrived in Chile

Thousands of followers of Alberto Fujimori took to the streets of Lima in support of the former Peruvian president who this Sunday unexpectedly arrived in Santiago de Chile from Tokyo.

Monday, November 7th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Rig costs and availability delay Falklands' oil drilling

Rockhopper Exploration plc decided to maintain its farm exposure to Desire Petroleum operated licences at its current level of 7,5%, in spite of a 15% option, because the cost and availability of suitable drilling units have deteriorated significantly and the drilling timetable is likely to be delayed as a result.

Monday, November 7th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Acquitted “Viarsa 1”: Australia faces huge damage claims

Australia faces a damages claim that could exceed ten million US dollars after five fishermen from the Uruguayan flagged longliner “Viarsa 1” were acquitted of charges over an alleged poaching of one million US dollars of Patagonian toothfish.

Monday, November 7th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Peru's ex-president arrested in Chile

Peru's ex-president Alberto Fujimori, wanted there on human rights abuse and corruption charges, has been arrested during a surprise visit to Chile, according to Peru's foreign minister and Chilean police.