Stories for September 12th 2006

Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

IMF warns China on investment “boom-bust” cycle

China's efforts to rein in its economic growth are failing to take effect as firmly as required, raising the risk that its investment boom could turn into a damaging bust, the International Monetary Fund warned Beijing Monday.

Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

More corruption allegations in Lula's inner circle

A Brazilian Federal Police report strongly recommends a former minister and close advisor of President Lula da Silva be indicted for taking undue advantage of his position to discredit a witness who accused him of links to corruption.

Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Protests mark Chile's September 11 commemoration

Chile's commemoration of the September 11 military coup thirty three years ago was marked with rioting, damage to private property, a fire bomb against Government House and at least 79 arrests, according to the latest report from Santiago's police.

Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

OPEC's production unchanged but alert to falling oil prices

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, meeting in Vienna said Monday it will keep pumping crude at current levels, while also making clear it would consider scaling back production if oil prices keep plummeting.

Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguayan judge indicts 8 for “disappearances” under Junta

A judge ordered that eight retired soldiers and police officers accused of kidnapping and criminal conspiracy in connection with “disappearances” during Uruguay's 1973-1985 military regime be bound over for trial.

Tuesday, September 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

FC Den Bosch “Period” Champions ? Qualify for Premier Plays-Offs.

FC Den Bosch became the first team to ensure qualification for the end-of-season First Division play-offs, after a narrow 2-1 victory over Cambur in the Dutch northern city of Leeuwarden.