Stories for November 22nd 2005

Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Falklands de-mining group meets in London

The Joint Task Group for the de-mining of the Falkland Islands is currently holding a three days meeting in London according to the Argentine press.

Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina and Venezuela agree on regional alliance and trade

Venezuela and Argentina signed Monday in Puerto Ordaz several bilateral accords which lock the two countries into a tight strategic alliance targeted at converting Mercosur into the clear alternative to any trade agreement involving the hemisphere.

Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Another piece for the Fujimori puzzle

Former Peruvian vie president Francisco Tudela Van Breugel said that the downfall of President Alberto Fujimori in 2000 was very much influenced by his administration's lack of support for the United Stated sponsored Colombia Plan and the decision to purchase fighter bombers MIG-29 instead of F-16.

Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

EU remains “unmovable” in WTO negotiations

The European Union Trade Commissar Peter Mandelson reiterated that the 25 member block will not improve its agriculture proposal for the coming World Trade Organization Doha Round negotiations.

Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 20:00 UTC

New LegCo names ExCo; Clifton Speaker of the House

The first meeting of the newly elected Falkland Islands Legislative Council (LegCo) took place Tuesday in Stanley with new Speaker of the House, Lewis Clifton, chairing the meeting for the first time.