Stories for August 23rd 2006

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Striking miners in Chile take company to court

Striking workers at Chile's Escondida copper mine - the world's largest - said Tuesday that they will file a legal complaint against management for union-busting.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Cows 'moo with a regional accent' ?

Cows moo with a regional accent, according to their farmers.
Dairy farmers in Somerset noticed a local twang to the sounds made by their animals, and experts confirmed that different herds made different sounds.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Bolivia's U.S. envoy a rebellious choice

Bolivia's unlikely new ambassador to the United States is a career journalist with no previous diplomatic experience and a limited command of English.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

In 50 years ozone layer could be back to normal

The hole in the ozone layer of the earth's atmosphere is recovering and could significantly contract in the next 50 to 60 years according to scientists from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Japan proposes mega trade zone with half the world

Japan proposed Wednesday an ambitious free trade zone that would include 16 Asian countries totalling half the world's population. Toshihiro Nikai, Economy, Industry and Trade minister made the announcement in the framework of the Asian South East Association of Nations meeting in Malaysia.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Lula da Silva leads comfortably in opinion polls

The latest public opinion survey published in Sao Paulo shows Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva comfortably winning his reelection bid next October and record support for his administration's performance.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile formally requests incorporation to CAN

Chile formally requested incorporation to the Andean Community of Nations, CAN, in a letter sent by President Michelle Bachelet to her counterparts from Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru, reported Foreign Affairs minister Alejandro Foxley.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Taxmen after “Crocodile Dundee” assets in Chile

Australian actor Paul Hogan famous for this role as Crocodile Dundee is under investigation by tax authorities, who suspect he slipped undeclared assets to Chile, reports The Australian.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Foreign tourists to Chile up 16.2% in first half of 2006

Foreign visitors to Chile in the first half of the year totalled 1.249.578, up 16.2% over the same period a year ago with revenue totalling 722 million US dollars, (up 11.4%) according to the latest release from the country's National Tourism Service Office, Sernatur.

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Ecuadorians unmoved with October presidential election

Nearly four of five Ecuadorian eligible voters remain undecided in advance of the presidential election next October revealed a survey published Wednesday.