Stories for December 19th 2005

Monday, December 19th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Leftist claims Bolivia poll win

Leader Evo Morales has claimed victory in Bolivia's presidential elections, as exit polls show he has snared 51 percent of the vote.

Monday, December 19th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Rockhopper's gearing up for drilling but the wait for a rig continues

Rockhopper Exploration is doing all the preparatory work it can as it waits for a rig to become available.

Monday, December 19th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Desire Petroleum plc: Drilling Update

Desire is pleased to announce that the Environmental Impact Assessment, required for
drilling in Tranches C and D in the North Falkland Basin, has been submitted
for approval to the Falkland Islands Government.

Monday, December 19th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

WTO OMC Ends with Hong Declaration

The Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded Sunday with a Hong Kong Ministerial Declaration.

Monday, December 19th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Lula: Brazil fought for poor countries at WTO conference

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that his country fought not so much for its own interests as in defense of the world's poorest countries at last week's WTO conference in Hong Kong.

Monday, December 19th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina recalls 40 anniversary of Resolution 2065

Argentina called on the United Kingdom to comply with the international community's request to resume bilateral sovereignty talks with the purpose of reaching a peaceful, fair and long lasting solution to the Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty controversy.