Stories for 2005 , page 112

Friday, June 17th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Shearers do the Islands proud at world champs; Falklands upsets Argentina at UN meeting;
From FIBS to FIRS.

Friday, June 17th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Budget battle dominates EU leaders talks

Twenty-four European Union leaders confronted British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday and demanded he give up his country's multibillion dollar rebate in talks aimed at securing a new EU budget.

Friday, June 17th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

In spite of record US deficit, expansion remains solid

The United States current account deficit widened 3,6% in the first quarter of this year to an all time record of 195,1 billion US dollars, following 188,4 billion in the last quarter of 2004, reported the US Department of Commerce.

Friday, June 17th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chile becomes approved destination for Chinese tourism

A delegation of Chilean private tourism operators together with Oscar Santelices Director of the country's Tourism Office are currently touring China's main cities Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing promoting Chile which has now become an open market for Chinese tourists.

Thursday, June 16th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Bielsa: “I'm not tied to the cabinet chair”

Argentine Foreign Affairs minister Rafael Bielsa defended his right to remain in the cabinet post while campaigning for a seat in the Lower House, although he also pointed out that he's “not tied to the chair”.

Thursday, June 16th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

EU-Mercosur trade talks

Portugal and Spain called yesterday for more political input in the EU's trade negotiations with the Mercosur bloc, after five-year talks broke down.

Thursday, June 16th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

NZ spearheads clean-Antarctica rules

Anyone who damages Antarctica's pristine environment must now pay to clean it up under a new pact, New Zealand Foreign Minister Phil Goff said yesterday.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Argentine court ruling buries amnesty bills

Argentina's Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned as “unconstitutional” two 1986 laws that had shielded hundreds from prosecution for murder, kidnapping and torture carried out under the country's 1976-1983 military dictatorship.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Coca fields are again expanding in the Andes

United Nations said Tuesday that coca fields in 2004 in the Andean region, which includes Colombia, Peru and Bolivia expanded, reversing the past three years decline.

Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

“Antarctic Dream” ready for 2005/06 cruise season

Following two years of delay Antarctic Shipping confirmed n Punta Arenas that in the coming season 2005/06 the first Chilean cruise will be sailing to Antarctica.