Stories for May 31st 2011

Tuesday, May 31st 2011 - 07:28 UTC
France reports 77 bodies have been recovered from the ocean bed

A total of 127 bodies have been recovered since the start of the search for the Air France Airbus A330 plane that crashed in the Atlantic in June 2009, a Brazilian association of the victims' families said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 31st 2011 - 07:22 UTC
WHO celebrates NO Tobacco Day and recalls 2003 milestone convention

On World No Tobacco Day (31 May), the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates the successes of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in the fight against the epidemic of tobacco use. At the same time, WHO recognizes that challenges remain for the public health treaty to reach its full potential as the world's most powerful tobacco control tool.
Tuesday, May 31st 2011 - 07:13 UTC
Falklands’ Desire Petroleum completes 3D seismic program; encouraged by new prospects

The Falklands oil company Desire Petroleum announced Tuesday it had completed the acquisition of 3D seismic program over an area of 1.416 kilometres with initial indications of encouraging new prospects.
Tuesday, May 31st 2011 - 03:02 UTC
Major setback for Mexican telecommunications tycoon and richest man in the world

Telefonos de Mexico SAB, the country’s largest phone carrier plunged the most in the stock market since December 2008 after the government rejected its application to start offering video services.

France reports 77 bodies have been recovered from the ocean bed