Stories for October 12th 2006

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Uruguay wants urgent action to stop roadblocks

The Uruguayan government yesterday criticized the decision by Argentine environmentalists to once again block roads linking the two countries in protest over the construction of two pulp mills and urged a swift response from the government of President Kirchner.

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Dumbarton Castle entertains Sea Cadets

WITH a very busy maintenance period under her belt, HMS Dumbarton Castle returned to sea this week.

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile joins the world's annual Oktoberfest

Chile this past Saturday joined with countries around the world to begin the annual celebration of Oktoberfest.

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Siemens to build two thermoelectric plants in Argentina

Argentina awarded German engineering conglomerate Siemens a contract to build two thermoelectric plants at a cost of about one billion US dollars, said a press officer at the Planning Ministry in Buenos Aires.

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Outsider set to win first round of Ecuador's presidential race

Former economy minister and college professor Rafael Correa and his independent political movement that is challenging Ecuador's traditional party politics is leading public opinion polls for next Sunday's presidential election.

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

EU Parliament calls for free trade agreement with Mercosur

An overwhelming majority in the European Parliament approved Thursday a report calling on the EU to reach “as soon as possible” a free trade agreement with Mercosur, currently blocked by the World Trade Organization Doha round talks.

Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Fed “Beige Book” cautious about inflation

Economic activity in United States continued to expand in September helped by strong growth in four districts according to the latest Federal Reserve “Beige Book” survey of current economic conditions released Thursday.