Stories for February 5th 2008

Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
FCO and Falklands talk Disaster Management

DISASTER Management was a key issue in discussions between councillors and a senior Foreign and Commonwealth Officer last week.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
BHP Billiton turns down Chinalco offer about Rio Tinto stake

The head of the Chinese company that recently bought a chunk of mining giant Río Tinto said yesterday it was a strategic investment, and hinted his company would consider selling to BHP Billiton if the price was right.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Falkland Islands to Replace Camp Telephone System

On 1 February 2008 the contract between Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and Cable and Wireless South Atlantic Ltd (C&W) was signed thereby confirming that work will proceed on the installation in Camp of a new and modern telephone service, offering Broadband. The installation is expected to be complete by April/May 2009.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Strong earthquake shakes Peru-Chile border

A strong earthquake, centered in the Andes mountains, struck Chile Monday afternoon near its borders with Peru and Bolivia.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Wall Street: Not-So-Super Tuesday Dow Plunges 370 Points

Stocks slumped for a second straight session Tuesday after Wall Street saw an unexpected contraction in the service sector as evidence that the economy is sinking into recession. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 350 points, while bond prices rose.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil could complaint with WTO over EU ban on meat imports

Brazil on Tuesday sharply criticized the European Union's decision to temporarily ban Brazilian beef imports and warned it could file a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
World Bank Appoints Chinese Academic as Top Economist

The World Bank appointed Chinese national Justin Lin as its chief economist, the first time the post has gone to a candidate outside Europe and the U.S.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Humans' rights: Argentine dirty war trial opens

The last army chief from Argentina's dictatorship and five other retired officers went on trial Tuesday for their alleged roles in the illegal detentions and torture of dissidents during military rule.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil seeks to modernize submarine Force

Brazil's dreams of becoming the first Latin American country to operate a nuclear submarine were reportedly discussed during a late January visit by defense minister Nelson Jobim to France.

Long-dormant plans to enter the nuclear submarine club were recently revived by Brazil, which already has a modest submarine-building capability.