Stories for May 2007

Friday, May 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN decolonization and self determination seminar in Grenada

Gibraltar's leader of the Opposition Joe Bossano will be attending the annual regional seminar of the UN dealing with the Eradication of Colonialism that takes place next week in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
Friday, May 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
String of setbacks has Kirchner down in polls but still unbeatable

Argentine president Nestor Kirchner's public opinion seems to have suffered a bashing in the last twelve months according to reports in the Buenos Aires press following a string of political setbacks for a man accustomed to sweeping victories.
Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Japan: rates unchanged at 0.5% as economy looses steam

The Bank of Japan on Thursday kept its key interest rate on hold at 0.5% after a recent slip in consumer prices but the country's chief banker cautioned about leaving rates “too low, too long”.
Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
White House/Senate deal on immigration and border security

The White House and key senators agreed Thursday to reshape United States immigration laws and give millions of illegal immigrants' legal status, a compromise that carries heavy potential risks because it still must pass the test of approval.
Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
World Bank begins nomination process to replace Wolfowitz

The World Bank Board announced late Thursday that President Paul Wolfowitz will resign June 30, putting an end to his two year controversial tenure finally undermined by the generous compensation he arranged for his girlfriend.
Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina's economy expands 8% in first quarter

Argentina's economy expanded 7.6% in March compared to a year ago and accumulated 8% growth in the first quarter of the year according to a release from the country's Statistics and Census Office.
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands appoints tax expert new Attorney General

The Falkland Islands Government officially announced Wednesday the appointment of Mr David Pickup as its new Attorney General.
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Oil and Gas Limited. Annual General Meeting

The following statement will be made by FOGL's Chairman, Richard Liddell, at the Company's Annual General Meeting to be held today:
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Book on British contribution to Magallanes development

A book on the British migration contribution to the development of Magallanes region in the extreme south of Chile, was formally presented this week in Valaparaíso by the author, barrister and historian Mateo Martinic.
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Menem confirms friendly separation from wife Bolocco

Following paparazzi photos showing a former Chilean beauty queen sun basking topless in Miami next to an Italian friend, her husband former Argentine President Carlos Menem admitted he has separated from his wife, reported this week the Chilean and Argentine press