Stories for 2007

Sunday, September 2nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentine-Uruguay row heats up

Hundreds of Argentine environmentalists crossed into Uruguay Sunday to protest a huge wood pulp plant near the border they say will pollute a river that feeds Argentine farms and tourist sites.
Saturday, September 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
July inflation in US and Euro Zone remained stable

The United States Federal Reserve's preferred inflation guide grew less than expected in July, increasing the possibility of a cut in US interest rates next month.
Saturday, September 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Agreement on global response to climate change in UN forum

A United Nations climate change conference, preparing the way for a major December summit in Bali, wrapped up in Vienna Friday, with countries reaching agreement that a global approach is crucial in tackling the issue.
Saturday, September 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Latinamerican markets react positively to Bernanke's comments

Latinamerican markets reacted positively on Friday to comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. In Brazil, the benchmark Bovespa stocks index rose 3.41% in intraday trading, tracking strong gains on Wall Street.
Saturday, September 1st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UK: Record for organic products sales

Annual sales of organic products have hit a record £2 billion - but home-grown supplies are struggling to meet growing demand.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Exxon plans to leave Argentina; Shell claims “discrimination”

ExxonMobil is working with J.P. Morgan to sell its assets in Argentina including hundreds of service stations and a 200 million US dollars refinery, according to reports in the Buenos Aires press. Fuel companies in Argentina are operating under heavy government intervention.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Princes will head special memorial service for Lady Diana

The 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris is being marked with a memorial service in London and tributes across the United Kingdom. Prince William and Prince Harry will be holding a special memorial service at the Guards' Chapel in London.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Eight coalitions register for Argentine presidential vote

As the deadline to register coalitions for the Argentine October 28 presidential vote expired this week, eight alliances registered, among them, the one led by first lady Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, which is widely predicted to obtain a first-round victory in the face of a highly dispersed opposition.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines:
World first for aquaculture?; Thorogood named as new Chief Executive; Headteacher is a well-travelled man; Man on bail leaves Islands; Daylight Saving.
Friday, August 31st 2007 - 21:00 UTC
WTO to investigate alleged Chinese industrial subsidies

The World Trade Organisation announced Friday it will investigate whether Chinese industrial subsidies breach international trade rules following a complaint by the United States and Mexico.