Stories for June 4th 2008

Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Lula defends biofuels and attacks “absurd protectionism”

Brazilian president Lula da Silva said that “over 800 million people every night go to sleep feeling hungry which is an insult to humanity” and blamed the “intolerable protectionism of wealthy countries” that insulate their farming sectors.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ombudsman to mediate in Argentine farmers' conflict

Argentina' ombudsman promised on Tuesday following a meeting with farmers that he would do his best “to channel camp's claims” before the government and help find a solution to the conflict because of the current “social situation” in the country.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Barack Obama is finally confirmed presidential nominee

Barack Obama rocked a Minnesota crowd Tuesday night, making presidential campaign history.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UK seeks extension on Falklands mine clearance

THE British Government has sought an extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation to clear anti-personnel mines in the Falklands.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Ushuaia doubling air terminal tourist capacity

The expansion of the main building of the Ushuaia airport terminal, in Tierra del Fuego, is scheduled to be finished early next year helping to further promote what is rapidly becoming the main industry of Argentina's most southern province.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
UN program promises 1.2 billion food aid for 62 countries

The United Nations World Food Programme said on Wednesday that it will provide 1.2 billion US dollars in additional food aid in the 62 countries hit hardest by the current crisis resulting from the surge in food and fuel prices.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
ISA virus outbreaks keep spreading in Chilean salmon farms

The Salmon Infectious Anemia, ISA, virus keeps spreading in Chile according to the latest release from the country's Sernapesca, (Nacional Fisheries Service) reports the press from Puerto Montt.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Floating dock for Argentine frigates in Puerto Deseado

Port authorities in the extreme south Patagonian province of Santa Cruz signed an agreement with a Puerto Deseado dry dock for the building of a floating dock for the Argentine Navy.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands to rebut before C24 Argentine historical arguments

AT the Decolonisation Committee of 24 next week, Falklands Councillors will query why Islanders are not deemed, like other self-governing countries, to have the right to self-determination.
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Bernanke confirms inflation is the Fed's main concern

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that long term inflationary expectations are concerning but he does not believe the United States will experience the out-of-control prices seen with 1970s oil shocks.