MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for July 2007
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Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile rescues stranded Argentine plane in Antarctica
The Chilean Air Force rescued over the weekend an Argentine aircraft stranded on a glacier in the Antarctic Peninsula, according to an official release.
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Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US Treasury Secretary visit to Brazil, Uruguay and Chile
United States Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will make a week-long trip to South America beginning July 9, his first to the region since taking the position. He is scheduled to visit Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, meeting with the presidents of all three countries as well as Finance ministers and local business leaders.
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Monday, July 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
October's presidential ticket: Mrs. Kirchner and a “K” governor
An Argentine dissident opposition governor but aligned with the current administration will complete the presidential ticket for next October which as announced over the weekend will be headed by the First Lady, Senator Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.
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Sunday, July 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
France and Spain remain world's top tourist destination
France and Spain remained the top destinations for visitors in 2006, the United Nations World Tourism Organization said in a new report.
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Sunday, July 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentinian president to swap jobs with wife
Argentine President Néstor Kirchner will not run for reelection in October, but his wife, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, will run in his place, according to Cabinet Chief Alberto Fernandez.
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Sunday, July 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
England joins rest of UK in becoming a smokefree zone
A ban on smoking in public places has come into effect in England, spelling an end to drinkers having a cigarette with their pint in pubs, bars and clubs.
