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World's biggest cup of coffee brewed in Panama

By Alain at 04/05/07 07:52

Panama's top coffee producer,Cafe Duran, used 300 pounds of arabica coffee to brew what it believes is the world's biggest cup of coffee, after brewing 750 gallons (2,840 litres) in a giant mug on Sunday.

Original source: Reuters. Panama co. says brews world's biggest cup of coffee

Next time may not be as easy for Panamanian police

The massive cocaine bust off the coast of Panama, has been praised by the authorities, but they say they may have just got lucky this time due to poor planning on the part of the traffickers.

Original source: Houston Chronicle. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. chron. com/ disp/ story. mpl/ headline/ world/ 4682833. html, anchor: Big cocaine seizure in Panama a boon, but also a warning]

Panama awards U.K. company giant development project

Described as one of the world's largest development deals, a U.K. company has been awarded a $750 million project by the Panama government, to convert a former U.S. military base into a business park.

Original source: The Scotsman. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / business. scotsman. com/ latest. cfm?id=518622007, anchor: Panama awards UK company 380 mln development project]

New law will allow Noriega to return to Panama

Former Panama dictator Manuel Noriega may be free to return to the country when he is released from a U.S. prison soon, in terms of new legislation that is quietly being passed.

Original source: Newsmax.com. Noriega Prepares to Return to Panama as Nation Changes Laws

Warm support for Free Trade Agreement in Panama

The Free Trade Agreement which President Bush is proposing and which still needs to pass opposition from Democrats in Congress, has been warmly praised by Panama.

Original source: Chron.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. chron. com/ disp/ story. mpl/ ap/ fn/ 4676985. html, anchor: Panama Praises Bush's Push for FTA ]

Bush to fast-track free trade agreement with Panama

President Bush says he will sign a free trade agreement with Panama before the fast-track trade authority runs out in June.

Original source: Reuters. Bush tells Congress he will sign Panama trade pact

President Bush wants free trade agreement with Panama

A Friday announcement, says that United States President, George Bush, wants a free trade agreement in place with Panama. The agreement: "will generate export opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers and companies, help create jobs in the United States and help American consumers save money while offering them more choices," says the President.

Original source: Earthtimes.org. Bush wants free-trade deal with Panama