Stories for May 12th 2006 , page 2

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

US trade deficit slackened last March

United States appetite for imports, particularly oil and other fuels, slackened somewhat in March with a surprise trade deficit of 62 billion US dollars, reported the US Department of Commerce.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

UK and Mexico sign trade agreement in Vienna

United Kingdom and Mexico signed Friday a bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) in Vienna. This agreement will offer investors, shareholders and both governments a mechanism for bilateral protection of their investments in the UK and Mexico.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Another bill to defend Argentina's South Atlantic interests

A new bill to defend Argentina's interests in the South Atlantic, including the banning for life of companies directly or indirectly involved in “illegal activities”, was presented this week before the Argentine Congress by Chubut province Senator Marcelo Guinle, reports the Buenos Aires press.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

President Chavez on private “political” visit to London

Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez begins Sunday a three days “private” visit to London with a complete agenda of political events but no contacts with Primer Minister Tony Blair or his administration.