Stories for January 2006 , page 7

Sunday, January 22nd 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Japan renews ban on US beef fearing BSE

Japan renewed the ban on United States beef imports following the discovery of outlawed spinal material, which has been scientifically linked to Spongiform Bovine Encephalitis, or “mad cow” in a shipment of veal from New York.

Saturday, January 21st 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Bolivian: Indians in power to stay

In the ancient temple of a lost civilization far from the Government Palace, barefoot Evo Morales will ask Andean gods for help and guidance Saturday on the eve of his inauguration as Bolivia's first Indian president.

Saturday, January 21st 2006 - 20:00 UTC

De Menezes family consider London Police report

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes are considering the offer of a private briefing from the police watchdog on some of the findings of its report into his fatal shooting by anti-terror officers.

Friday, January 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Political pipeline opens for natural gas network

The presidents of Brazil, Argentina and oil-rich Venezuela decided together here Thursday to push ahead with a Pharaonic project for a north-south continental gas pipeline seen as crucial to increased South American unity.

Friday, January 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Cautious outlook for illex season; Three hurt in Lafonia road accident; A musical tret;
Further Met investigation; First Sea Lord to meet cadets; Ferry proposal.

Friday, January 20th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

HMS Liverpool Sails For South Atlantic

Royal Navy warship HMS Liverpool leaves her Portsmouth home yesterday to take up duties as the South Atlantic patrol ship.

Thursday, January 19th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Mercosur 2 to give smaller fry a break

The presidents of Brazil and Argentina yesterday pledged to try to answer the demands of small nations in Mercosur for a better deal from the trade bloc.

Thursday, January 19th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Bolivia's coveted gas and oil resources

When Bolivian elected president Evo Morales takes office next Sunday the energy industry will be closely watching his first steps given the country's vast resources and the incoming leader's rhetoric.

Thursday, January 19th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Argentina: provisional 380.000 tons hake catch

Argentina established a total common hake (Merluccius hubbsi) catch of 380.000 tons for 2006, which represents a 5% increase over last year, according to the Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Secretariat (SAGPyA) Resolution 90/2005.

Thursday, January 19th 2006 - 20:00 UTC

Sanctions for Argentine companies catching in Falklands

The province of Chubut in Patagonia is pressing for sanctions against Argentine fishing companies, affiliates or under foreign control that operate in Falkland Islands waters, reported this week the Argentine press.