Stories for November 19th 2008

Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Communist allies China, Cuba hold landmark summit

China's President Hu Jintao on Wednesday was to wrap up a landmark visit to Cuba where he brought millions of dollars in aid and promises of closer trade ties.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Unknown extinct yellow-eyed penguin identified in NZ

The discovery of a previously unknown and now extinct New Zealand penguin could be just one of many breakthroughs as scientists probe the secrets of ancient DNA. A study led by Otago University researchers set out to look at changes in the yellow-eyed penguin population after humans settled in New Zealand.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
OPEC president says members have lost 700 billion USD

With Deutsche Bank forecasting a barrel of oil at 40 USD in 2009, Opec president Chakib Khelil said members of the cartel have lost about 700 billion US dollars because of falling crude prices.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Spain slipping into 12-month recession says Central Bank

Spain is likely to slip into recession in the fourth quarter and stay there during 2009, Bank of Spain governor Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez said on Wednesday in Madrid.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US consumer prices drop 1% and building permits to '69 level

United States consumer prices dropped by a record 1% in October compared with the previous month, as fuel costs kept falling for a third month in a row. Fuel prices were not the only reason for the record drop, as core prices, which exclude food and energy, fell for the first time since 1982.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Net immigration to UK reached 237.000 last year

Net immigration to the United Kingdom rose to 237,000 in 2007, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The number was up by 46,000 on 2006 as a result of a fall in the number of people moving out of the
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Obama rings Cristina and invites himself to visit Argentina

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner who is currently on a North African tour, held a telephone conversation with US President-elect Barack Obama, during which he expressed his desire to meet her in person and visit Argentina.
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Aerolineas: Kirchners “ignore” terms of deal with Spain

Argentina's government has violated the terms of a deal to nationalize the country's largest airline, the carrier's owner said Wednesday, which could lead to a major diplomatic confrontation with Spain.