Stories for May 2006 , page 16

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Bachelet defends Morales and Chavez, indirectly mocks Bush

President Michelle Bachelet defended fellow Latin American leaders Evo Morales and Hugo Chavez Wednesday and asked world leaders not to “demonize” Latin America.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Bikini protest highlights pulp mills controversy

An Argentine Greenpeace environmental activist caused several minutes of amusement Friday in Vienna when scantly dressed with a mini bikini she paraded before the EU-Latinamerica leaders, lined up for the official photo, to protest the construction of pulp mills in Uruguay.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Brazil calls to re-take Doha round trade talks

Brazil warned that the European Union/Latinamerica summit in Vienna, Austria was “one of the last chances” to prevent World Trade Organization negotiations from foundering.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

South Africa to build St Helena airport

The isolation of British Overseas Territory St Helena in the mid-Atlantic is about to end: the British Department for International Development is going ahead, at the second attempt, with the building of an airport to connect the island with the rest of the world.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Blair asks Morales and Chavez to act “sensibly”

British Prime Minister Tony Blair called Friday on Bolivian President Evo Morales and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to show the world they are responsible with use of their energy resources.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

EU demands greater unity from Latinamerica

European Union leaders expressed in Vienna concern at mixed signals from Latinamerica and have asked for a “common strategic vision” to develop the full potential of partnership.

Friday, May 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Falkland Islands Development Corporation Manager to quit

The following notice was released this morning by Falkland Islands Legislative Councillor, Mrs. Andrea Clausen in her capacity as Chair of the Falkland Islands Development Board.

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.