Stories for December 19th 2007

Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Néstor Kirchner's debut as former Argentine president

Former Argentine president Néstor Kirchner spoke yesterday at a rally organized by workers of state-run water company Aysa of the death of former coast guard officer Héctor Febres, the suitcase-gate scandal and Argentina's relationship with the United States. This is his first public appearance since leaving office on December 10.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
France willing to take in Colombian FARC prisoners

France is willing to admit imprisoned Colombian guerrillas as part of a deal to secure the release of hostages held in the South American country, the French prime minister said Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mexico and Chile most expensive countries in Latam

Chile is the second most expensive country in Latin America, according to a preliminary report released Monday by the World Bank's International Comparison Program (ICP). Of the 11 Latin American countries included in the study, only Mexico was found to be more expensive than Chile.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
North Sea cod quota 11% hike leaves most EU satisfied

European Union fisheries ministers decided Wednesday in Brussels to allow fishermen to catch more threatened fish like cod in 2008 against the recommendations of scientists and environmentalists.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
RFA Gold Rover in mid Atlantic medical rescue operation

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Gold Rover has been involved in the urgent re-supply of drugs and medical stores to the isolated volcanic island of Tristan Da Cunha after having been earlier re-tasked from her maritime Security and support duties in the Atlantic to provide assistance.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chile rated the most credit-worthy emerging market

Standard & Poor's this week raised its credit rating on Chile by one notch to 'A+', classifying the country as the most credit-worthy emerging market and placing it on a par with Italy.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UN satisfied with results of Bali climate change conference

After the successful conclusion of the landmark United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, developed and developing countries alike must continue to build on the momentum generated by the meeting, an official from the world body said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Xmas riddle: who's the Postal Union best associate?

The United Nations Universal Postal Union, UPU, has identified the recipient of the most personalized letters in the world: a white-bearded man who prefers to wear red suits and is so reclusive that he only travels on one night of the year.
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentine fisheries experience bad year: 16% drop in catches

Argentine fisheries catches during the first ten months of this year have confirmed their falling tendency which has reached 16%, according to the latest reports from the Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Secretariat.