Stories for August 17th 2006

Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Peru and Chile reach free trade agreement

Peru announced it had successfully concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement with Chile which is to be signed next Tuesday, “opening a new era” for a bilateral relation which historically has been full of diplomatic conflicts.

Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Sheep farming innovation in Magallanes Region

Without innovation there's no productivity improvement is the motto which has inspired three successful sheep farmers in the extreme south of Chile, and whose achievements the Agro-business section of El Mercurio describes in a long article.

Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

BAS contracts waste recycler for Antarctic bases

British Antarctic Survey, BAS, has appointed United Kingdom Thetford based waste recycler Pearsons to handle some of the waste generated by scientists working at BAS survey stations in Antarctica.

Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Argentina and Brazil desist from Lebanon UN peace mission

Argentina and Brazil agreed not to send troops for the United Nations peace mission in Lebanon, in spite of strong lobbying from United States, reports the Argentine press.

Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chilean basic interest rate unchanged at 5.25%

The Chilean Central Bank Monetary Policy council decided this week to leave the basic interest rate unchanged at 5.25%.

Thursday, August 17th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Energy impact cooling US economy

United States inflation in July rose 0.4% in July, double the June index driven by a sharp increase in the price of petrol and other energy bills.