Stories for November 22nd 2007

Thursday, November 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
God has second thoughts: Brazil oil output down 5%

The day after President Lula da Silva said that “God is Brazilian”, following the discovery of massive new oil reserves offshore, Petrobras reported that the country's domestic oil output fell 2.3% in October from September in its fourth straight monthly drop totaling a steep 5% below year-ago levels.
Thursday, November 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: lifestyle, not facilities attract visitors

“LIFESTYLE and the destination,” attracts visitors to the Falkland Islands “?not the facilities,” emphasised the new Falkland Islands Tourist Board Manager this week.
Thursday, November 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Costa Rica signs free trade agreement but hurdles remain

Costa Rica's president on Wednesday signed into law a much debated controversial free trade agreement with its Central American neighbors, the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Thursday, November 22nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
France asks Colombia for another “broker” chance for Chavez

France has urged Colombia to reconsider its decision to end the efforts of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to negotiate with the Farc rebel group. President Nicolas Sarkozy said Mr Chavez was still the best person to broker an exchange of 45 of the Farc's hostages for 500 imprisoned guerrillas

God has second thoughts: Brazil oil output down 5%