Stories for January 2011
Microsoft helicopter in emergency water landing in Ushuaia
A helicopter from a huge luxury yacht owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, made an emergency water landing in the extreme south of Argentina on Monday, but neither Allen nor Bill Gates were on board.
FAO, IMF anticipate more civil unrest and protests because of soaring food prices
North Africa and Middle East civil unrest can be expected to spread to several other countries if as anticipated the FAO Food Prices Index for January 2011 confirms the December 2010 tendency when the “basket” of food staples reached a new peak.
Fisheries, aquaculture support livelihoods of 8% of world population, says FAO
The contribution of fish to global diets has reached a record of about 17 kg per person on average, supplying over three billion people with at least 15% of their average animal protein intake.
Foot ad Mouth disease alert extended to East Asia; Korea outbreak worst in half a century
FAO has called for veterinary and border control authorities in Asia to be on alert for animals showing signs of infection by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), following an unprecedented outbreak of the livestock-affecting sickness in South Korea.
Future cars will not obey drivers with high blood alcohol level
Future technology may put the brakes on drunk drivers and save many lives as researchers in the United States are developing a system that will prevent a car from starting if the driver's blood alcohol level is higher than the legal limit.
Loss of Antarctic glacial ice expected to trigger changes in ocean circulation patterns
The loss of a massive “tongue” of glacial ice on the Antarctic coast — a natural protective barrier nearly the size of Luxembourg (2.500 square kilometers) — could affect ocean circulation patterns and anticipate changes to come from global warming, scientists on a mission to the frozen continent say.
Paraguay supports Colombia’s bid to join Mercosur
Colombia’s request to formally join Mercosur will be addressed during the group’s next summit to be held in Paraguay June 24th, revealed Paraguayan Foreign Affairs minister Hector Lacognata.
Tourists Leaving Egypt as Tourism Hit Hard
The United States and Turkey on Sunday offered to evacuate people wanting to leave Egypt where violent protests have taken place.
Ways Round Egyptian Internet Crackdown Found
“Internet not working, police cars burning,” sent out one Egyptian. “Today marks a great day for Egypt,” sent out another.
Explosion at Venezuelan Arms Depot Kills One
At least one person was killed and three others injured in northern Venezuela on Sunday when a series of powerful explosions shook an arms depot, officials said.
