MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 3rd 2007
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Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
World Press Freedom Day May 3. UN alarmed over media freedom
“World Press Freedom Day reminds us all — governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations as well as civil society – of the crucial role a free press plays in strengthening democracies and fostering development around the world”.
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Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
South America set for dairy increase
The FAO and other specialists of the Dairy Industry predict that, by year 2027, world demand for dairy products will have increased 20% while the price of milk will maintain the same and South American countries will become the key players of the world market for supply of dairy products.
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Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
President of Uruguay praises Dubai's strategic vision
The President of the Republic of Uruguay, HE Tabaré Vázquez , currently on an official visit to the UAE, has invited Dubai World to explore emerging business opportunities in the South American country.
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Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Record skate for Falklands Fishery
A rough-skinned skate (dipturus trachyderma) measuring 2.5 metres in length and described as the biggest recorded in Falklands waters, was displayed to the public recently.
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Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Cuban forces foil attempt to hijack a civilian aircraft
Fugitive Cuban army recruits killed a military officer they took hostage early Thursday in a failed attempt to hijack a plane bound for the United States according to a release from the Interior Ministry. Two of the escaped recruits were arrested after Army Lt. Col. Victor Ibo Acuña Velazquez was killed in the aborted hijacking.
