MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for 2006
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Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Chile ready for four days of celebrations
Saturday kicks off four days of “Fiestas Patrias” celebrations as the entire Chilean nation celebrates its Declaration of Independence from Spain, nearly two centuries ago.
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Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Chile, fifth largest economy in the region
Chile is poised to become Latinamerica's fifth largest economy, ahead of Colombia according to estimates from the International Monetary Fund. Chile GDP is forecasted to reach 140.3 billion US dollars and Colombia's 129.3 billion.
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Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
IMF recommendations for Latinamerica
Latinamerican countries could be better prepared to face the risk of recession if they followed the example of Chile and saved some of their budget surpluses by converting them into stabilisation funds, suggested the IMF during its annual joint assembly with the World Bank in Singapore.
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Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Koffi pays tribute to Fidel
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan paid tribute to Fidel Castro for his global leadership and called on developing nations yesterday to accept new responsibilities at home and around the world.
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Saturday, September 16th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Bolivia's energy minister quits
Just hours after Bolivian President Evo Morales said he trusted “differences” could be worked out with Brazil's Petrobras, riled by a move to seize its refinery revenue, Morales' energy minister resigned.
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Friday, September 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
Penguin News
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New staffing structure for education; MV Pharos IX to patrol South Georgia waters; Morrison workers return from Ascension. -
Friday, September 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
World economic growth threatened by global imbalances
World economic growth will be higher than previously thought, 5.1% in 2006 and 4.9% in 2007, forecasted the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Predictions are both 0.25% higher than the IMF outlook given in April.
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Friday, September 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
NASA study shows Arctic record low sea ice in wintertime
The Arctic winter wonderland, known for its icy waterways and white snowy scenery, is experiencing record low sea ice in the last two years. In a new NASA study, scientists have used satellite observations to observe unusually warm wintertime temperatures in the region and a resulting decline in the length of the Arctic seasonal ice.
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Friday, September 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
UK developing drones to combat illegal fishing
Unmanned spy planes are being developed to police British waters and combat illegal fishing reports The Telegraph.
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Friday, September 15th 2006 - 21:00 UTC
The Herald celebrates 130 years ?on a mission'
It's good to be alive after 130 years ? and the Buenos Aires Herald can tell you so.
Last night, Argentina's fourth oldest newspaper celebrated its 130th anniversary with the best, the brightest, politicians and old friends.
