MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for January 3rd 2008
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Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Santiago has dearest basic services of S. American capitals
Santiago de Chile residents pay more for their light and water than the citizens of any other capital in South America, according to a recent survey conducted by the EL Mercurio newspaper.
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Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Tug to the rescue of Chilean fishing vessel adrift in Pacific Ocean
A high-seas tug left Punta Arenas on Thursday to the rescue of the Chilean flagged fishing vessel Antarctic Bay which has gone adrift after the engine broke down, according to naval authorities in the extreme south of Chile.
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Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Chile's Defence minister and top brass visit Antarctica
Chile's Minister of Defence Jose Goñi together with the commanders of the three services and Carabineros called in Punta Arenas before flying to Antarctica on Thursday.
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Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Toyota breaks Ford's 75 year lock as US No 2 automaker
Toyota Motor Corp. overtook Ford Motor Co. to become the No. 2 automaker by U.S. sales in 2007, using new products and relentless strategy to break Ford's 75-year lock on the position. General Motors remained the US sales leader with 3.82 million vehicles.
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Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina recalls 175 years of “illegal” occupation of Malvinas
On the 175 year of the illegal British occupation of the Islas Malvinas the Argentine government ratified its sovereignty claims over the Malvinas, South Georgia, South Sandwich and adjoining maritime spaces.
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Thursday, January 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Political upheaval in Chile: Interior minister resigns
In the midst of the popularity slump confronted by Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and unrest inside the ruling coalition, Interior Minister (Home Secretary) Belisario Velasco resigned on Thursday, anticipating a third cabinet renewal since the current administration took office.
