MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for August 26th 2010
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Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 02:59 UTC
Brazil-Chile plan to build military cargo planes to replace ageing Hercules C-130
Brazil and Chile announced they will jointly manufacture military cargo airplanes as a first step towards closer long term cooperation in military hardware. The announcement was done by Brazilian Defense minister Nelson Jobim during a visit to Santiago.
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Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 02:55 UTC
Falklands: Rockhopper ready to begin well flow-test of oil discovery
Rockhopper Exploration plc (AIM: RKH), the North Falkland Basin oil and gas exploration company is ready to begin a flow test on the Sea Lion discovery which should give an early indication of the production potential of the reservoir sands.
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Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 02:21 UTC
Chile asks NASA for technology and rations to keep trapped miners healthy
Chile has appealed to the US space agency NASA for help in keeping 33 trapped miners alive during a rescue attempt which could take four months. Health officials compared the cramped conditions the men are in to those astronauts experience during long stints on the International Space Station.
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Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 00:55 UTC
Several countries petitioning Mediterranean diet be listed as cultural heritage
The Mediterranean nations of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Spain are petitioning to have their staple diet listed as a cultural heritage item by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 00:51 UTC
Uruguay committed to Mercosur, but also to greater world diversification
While Uruguay supports the regional trade group Mercosur, “we are also trying to diversify the economy more to other parts of the world” said central bank president Mario Bergara during his recent visit to meet investors in New York.
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Thursday, August 26th 2010 - 00:47 UTC
“Political dialogue” with Colombian guerrillas on UNASUR table
Ecuador said it would be contacting Colombian officials regarding the Colombian guerrillas FARC proposal for a “political dialogue” in the framework of the Union of South American Nations, UNASUR.
