Stories for October 13th 2006

Friday, October 13th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

“Express” China forecasted to keep growing above 10%

China's Academy of Social Sciences forecasts that China's economy will expand 10.5% this year and 10.1% in 2007, reports the Chinese agency Xinhua.

Friday, October 13th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

US trade deficit hits new monthly record

The United States trade deficit hit a record 69.9 billion US dollars in August owing to a surge in imports of Chinese goods and expensive oil, reported the Commerce Department.

Friday, October 13th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile advances clocks 60 minutes Sunday

Chile will put forward clocks sixty minutes beginning next Saturday October 14th at 24:00 hours.

Friday, October 13th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

High class dinning out: two for one in New York

Dining out in New York continues to be cheaper than in Tokyo, London or Paris, in spite of the fact that an average meal in one of the Big Apple's restaurants has risen 5% between 2005 and 2006.

Friday, October 13th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Pull mills dispute: Argentina warns picketers

The Argentine government openly disagreed with pickets blocking bridges leading to Uruguay and said picketers will be responsible for any damages the protests could cause to Argentina's strategy in the pulp mills conflict with Uruguay.

Friday, October 13th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update

Headlines:
Sky-high tea party aids Forces charity; Culinary contest launched; Autocar teams up with Land Rover.