Stories for 2005 , page 39

Monday, October 17th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Venezuela, Mercosur full member next December

Venezuela will become a “full member” of Mercosur next December, following an agreement with the current four members, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, announced in Spain Uruguay's Foreign Affairs minister Reinaldo Gargano.

Monday, October 17th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Desire's progress continues

DESIRE Petroleum plc continues to progress towards exploratory drilling in the Falklands.

Monday, October 17th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

OPEC uneasy with barrel of oil above 60 US dollars

High oil prices are causing a contraction in world demand according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, (OPEC), latest monthly report issued Monday in Vienna forecasting a 2005 demand increase of 1,4% instead of 1,7% as originally estimated.

Monday, October 17th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Fears of further FAM outbreaks in Brazil

New outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in the Brazilian state of Matto Grosso do Sul have been reported and 280 head of cattle have been sacrificed in a farm close to where the first cases were confirmed last week.

Sunday, October 16th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Ibero-American summit challenges in six pages

The 15th Ibero-American Summit concluded Saturday with the Declaration of Salamanca that in six pages outlines the great challenges facing the region plus 15 special communications of marked social and political content.

Sunday, October 16th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Tierra del Fuego with two governors

The extreme south Patagonian province of Tierra del Fuego in the middle of an institutional crisis and has two governors both claiming the job, one of them is suspended Governor Jorge Colazo and the second his Deputy Hugo Coccaro.

Sunday, October 16th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

Pope plans to visit Brazil in 2007

Pope Benedict XVI plans to visit Brazil in 2007 to take part in the Latin American Bishops Conference (CELAM) general meeting, announced Brazilian Catholic Church officials.

Sunday, October 16th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

First Chilean cruise preparing for Antarctica

“Antarctic Dream” the first totally Chilean cruise vessel, which will be sailing to Antarctica this summer is currently in Punta Arenas.

Saturday, October 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Chinese economy keeps expanding above 9%

The Chinese economy is forecasted to decelerate slightly in the second half although overall 2005 growth will remain at a quick pace given the massive influx of foreign investment and greater credit flexibility, according to the China Securities Journal.

Saturday, October 15th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

US budget deficit down to 2,6% of GDP

United States budget deficit was down to 319 billion US dollars at the end of fiscal 2005, almost 100 billion less than last year's 413 billion US dollars reported Friday the US Treasury.