Stories for April 16th 2007

Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands' war: Argentine officers face charges from veterans

More than twenty Malvinas war veterans from the Argentine northern province of Corrientes with the support from the local Human Rights Office have gone to court claiming human rights abuses and even killings by their own officers during the armed 1982 conflict between Argentina and Great Britain.
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
British pound ready to break the 2 US dollars benchmark

The British pound hit a 14-year high of 1.9938 against the dollar, with many experts believing it will break through the 2 dollars benchmark in the next few days.
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
NYT calls for the resignation of World Bank president

The New York Times has called for the dismissal of World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz who is entangled in a scandal over securing a huge pay raise awarded to a close female friend.
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“Almirante Irizar” waiting to be towed to Puerto Belgrano

Argentine icebreaker “Almirante Irizar” which caught fire last Tuesday in the South Atlantic remained on Monday anchored 140 miles off Puerto Madryn waiting for an improvement in weather conditions so she can be towed to Puerto Belgrano.
Monday, April 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Impact assessment needed for high seas area

The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has been preparing its case for the continued allowance of controlled trawling on the high seas.

Falklands' war: Argentine officers face charges from veterans