Stories for December 2005 , page 16

Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Opposition boycotts Venezuelan Sunday congressional poll

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez accused the opposition of trying to derail Sunday's congressional election because they have no popular support.

Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

US economy surprises with third quarter growth

United States economic growth was much stronger than expected during the third quarter reaching an annual rate of 4,3% pushed by a surge in consumer and business spending although corporate profits were down.

Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Former vice-president to head Mercosur committee

Former Argentine vice president Carlos “Chacho” Alvarez will become the new president of the Mercosur Commission of permanent representatives. He will be taking office during the December 8/9 presidential summit in Uruguay.

Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

HMS Endurance en route to Falklands

Royal Navy's Ice Patrol Vessel, HMS Endurance which is scheduled to arrive this week in the Falkland Islands during its brief visit to Montevideo met up with her old friend the Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2.

Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

World AIDS Day

The United Nations has warned against the continuation of the epidemic growth and called for an exceptional response to the threat.

Thursday, December 1st 2005 - 20:00 UTC

High seas medical evacuation of two “QE 2” passengers

A dramatic high seas medical evacuation of two tourists from the “Queen Elizabeth II” was successfully performed Thursday mid day by a helicopter belonging to the Uruguayan Air Force 200 miles southeast of Montevideo