MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for January 8th 2008
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Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Australian announces first permanent air link to Antarctica
Australia's civil aviation regulators announced on Tuesday they have given final approval for the country's first permanent air link to Antarctica, although it will be for scientists rather than tourists.
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Tuesday, January 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
QE2 final world cruise before becoming Dubai floating hotel
One of the world's most famous cruise ships, the Queen Elizabeth 2 set sail Sunday on its final global voyage before being turned into a floating hotel, British media reported. The vessel left with a fireworks send-off from the port city of Southampton for her last winter trip, the domestic Press Association news agency said.
