Stories for June 2007

Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
G8 leaders agree to substantial cut in greenhouse emissions

Leaders of the leading industrialized nations G8 meeting in Germany agreed to seek “substantial” cuts in CO2 emissions in an effort to tackle climate change. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the G8 would negotiate within a United Nations framework to seek a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol by the end of 2009.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update

Headlines:
In the footsteps of '45'; New police boss appointed; Firearms Bill riles importers; Mass whale stranding; Galahad and Tristram honoured; Liberation commemoration.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina promises to pay pending debts to Malvinas veterans

The Argentine government announced Friday the appropriation of 500 million pesos (approximately 167 million US dollars) to cancel pending social security debts (1996/2002) with the Malvinas war veterans.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Science ensures fresh fruit and vegetables for US troops in Iraq

On the dusty battlegrounds of Iraq where open-air food shopping poses a security threat, new technology is allowing United States troops to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, even in remote desert locations.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Fujimori under house arrest pending extradition ruling

A Chilean judge placed former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori under house arrest Friday ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on his extradition to Peru, the court said.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Weak dollars help surprise drop in April US trade deficit

The United States trade deficit fell unexpectedly in April to 58.5 billion US dollars, helped by the weak dollar which makes US exports more competitive and depresses demand for imports.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile launches tenders for oil and gas in Magallanes

Chile invited on Friday local and foreign companies to invest in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas at 10 promising blocks in the Magallanes region, on the southern tip of South America.
Friday, June 8th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
A brother of Brazilian president accused of influence peddling

Brazilian police have formally accused a brother of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of influence peddling after a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling, money laundering and police corruption according to the Sao Paulo press.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela will abandon the IMF and WB “at the right moment”

Venezuela will abandon the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank “at the right moment” said President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday.
Thursday, June 7th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Split among members and street riots engulf G8 summit

The G8 summit in Germany promises to be one of the toughest on record with disagreement over how to tackle climate change and worsening relations between Russia and the West. Outside police used water cannon to try to break up anti-G8 protestors.