MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 20th 2010
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Tuesday, April 20th 2010 - 14:42 UTC
UK economy recovery forecasted towards the end of 2011
Prospects for the UK's economic recovery remain poor this year with output growth of 1% or less predicted in 2010, a leading forecaster has warned. It also suggested that although consumer spending is on the rise, it will remain too weak to sustain a recovery this year as consumers try to pay off debts as quickly as possible.
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Tuesday, April 20th 2010 - 14:35 UTC
Alarming contraction of hake biomass in Argentine breeding grounds
The breeding grounds of common hake (Merluccius hubbsi) located in the San Jorge gulf, Argentine Patagonia are showing alarming signs of a loss of biomass, concludes a report authored by the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development, (INIDEP).
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Tuesday, April 20th 2010 - 14:33 UTC
IATA criticizes Europe’s management of airports’ ash cloud-closure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sharply criticized Monday Euroepan governments for their lack of leadership in handling airspace restrictions in light of the Icelandic volcano eruption and urged a re-think of the decision-making process.
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Tuesday, April 20th 2010 - 08:44 UTC
Falkland Islands prepares for Queen’s Birthday Parade
Falkland Islands will be celebrating the Queen’s birthday Parade on Wednesday April 21 at Victory Green, Stanley. According to a release from Gilbert House the parade will form up at Victory Green at 10.15 hours and Governor Alan Huckle will arrive at 10.30 hours.
