MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for November 28th 2007
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Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine wine exports set for another record year
Exports of Argentine wine are set to rise 20% this year to record levels, with a weak local currency giving the country's vineyards a competitive edge, according to a study published over the weekend.
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Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“Demoralized” Brazil forces obsessed with Amazon defense
Brazil's armed forces, the largest military in Latin America, are badly equipped, demoralized over pay and stuffed with generals, according to a report by the latest edition of news magazine Veja.
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Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
US farmers agree to tariff cuts if world markets are opened
A long-awaited world trade deal will remain out of reach until developing countries agree to open their markets to more United States farm goods, the head of the largest US farm organization said yesterday.
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Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Billinton increases interest in FOLG Falklands' exploration
Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (“FOGL”) announced this week that BHP Billiton has decided to exercise its option to increase its interests in FOGL's 2002 and 2004 licences to the South and East of the Falkland Islands.
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Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Endurance begins 18 month South Atlantic deployment
The Royal Navy's Antarctic patrol ship HMS Endurance left Portsmouth base on Wednesday for the longest mission in her history. She heads for the Falkland Islands and the South Atlantic to fulfil her usual task of survey work and support for scientific research throughout the Antarctic summer.
