Mercosur

Friday, March 28th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Opportunity for EU Mercosur discussions “building positively”

Mercosur and the European Union have scheduled several facilitating meetings previous to the Lima summit next May which should help re-launch the stalled negotiations for a cooperation and association agreement.
Thursday, March 27th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islanders shocked by flight price increase

FALKLAND Islanders are reeling from another increase in the cost of a flight on the Royal Air Force airbridge from Mount Pleasant Airport in the Falklands to RAF Brize Norton in the United Kingdom.
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News update

Headlines: A closely fought race; Drug men don't have to leave; Seabed survey; FIDC boss goes; Quartet of cruisers; Good Friday.
Thursday, March 20th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Russia's Gazprom to develop Bolivia's top natural gas deposits

The world's largest gas company, Russia's Gazprom and Bolivia's government owned oil corporation YPFB signed this week in La Paz an accord to explore for gas in three of the country's southern fields.
Tuesday, March 18th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
James Bond expected in Chile March 24 for next film

Accompanied by an entourage of bodyguards, actor Daniel Craig will arrive in a private jet to the Chilean city of Antofagasta on March 24 to film a few scenes of the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.
Friday, March 14th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly “Penguin News” Update

Headlines: David becomes Royal; Not guilty' say rape trial jurors; Stanley Marathon this Sunday; Hospital recommends yellow fever jabs; Public meets with Foreign Affairs team; Early publication next week.
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
US tightens smog forming ozone pollution controls

The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced this week it was tightening the amount of smog-forming ozone that will be allowed, declaring that the air in hundreds of U.S. counties is too dirty to breathe. But the new lower level, 75 parts per billion (from 80 parts per billion), still is significantly higher than what the agency's scientific advisers had urged.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur leading role in China's increased beef imports

The United States Foreign Agricultural Service forecasts China's 2008 beef imports to increase nearly four-fold to 30.000 tons boosted by strong domestic demand and the Olympic Games peak next August and an overall domestic short supply.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Chile, Uruguay, safest countries in South America

Costa Rica, Chile and Uruguay are the safest countries in Latin America, while Haiti remains the most dangerous country when it comes to security for business executives and multinationals, according to the latest Latin Security Index developed by FTI Consulting Ibero America for Latin Business Chronicle.
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Mercosur: Paraguay to consider Venezuela case after elections

Venezuela's incorporation to Mercosur will be considered by the Paraguayan congress following April 20 general elections, but the issue remains controversial and the outcome is uncertain anticipated the Senate's International affairs committee president.