Stories for June 2011

Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 08:09 UTC
Falklands’ “is not negotiable”; UK calls for talks with Argentina on other issues

Britain again categorically rejected any Falkland Islands sovereignty negotiations with Argentina and reiterated that London’s position on the issue “has not changed at all”. However “as has been standing policy”, the UK is always ready to discuss issues of common interest in the South Atlantic.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 08:00 UTC
Security Council recommends Bank Ki-moon be appointed for a second term

The Security Council announced Friday that it is recommending to the General Assembly that Ban Ki-moon be appointed to a second consecutive term as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 03:19 UTC
In milestone vote UN Human Rights Council approves gay rights

Despite strong opposition from Arab and African states, the UN Human Rights Council voted 23-19 in favor of a history-making resolution that supports equal rights for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 03:02 UTC
Green light for construction of Uruguay’s second pulp mill

The construction of Uruguay’s second pulp mill, which includes a power plant and port facilities have been authorized following the approval of the Montes del Plata environment policies.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 02:56 UTC
Memorial service for Admiral of the Fleet who was decisive for the Falkland’s recovery

Representatives from the United Kingdom top echelon of the armed forces and Falklands’ representative in London were among 800 people who attended a memorial service in Hampshire for Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Leach
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 01:36 UTC
Falklands’ fish, “a highly branded commodity” in Europe

Falklands’ fish is a “highly traded commodity” and customers are excited about secure and direct access to it, stated Director Fortuna Fishing Company Ltd Stuart Wallace this week.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 01:04 UTC
Uruguayan lawmakers mark the difference between “terrorism” and “armed insurgency”

A group of Uruguayan lawmakers have written a letter to Peruvian president-elect Ollanta Humala requesting a more humane treatment for Victor Polay Campos, head of the guerrilla Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, MRTA, jailed since 1992.
Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 01:02 UTC
Dead penguins discovered in Uruguayan coast:perished of “natural causes”

The recent discovery of dead Magellan penguins in several beaches of Uruguay’s eastern coast can’t be attributed to intoxication, “but rather natural causes”, said Daniel Gilardoni head of the Uruguay’s Natural Aquatic Resources Administration, Dinara.
Friday, June 17th 2011 - 22:27 UTC
Uruguay president Mujica approval rating plunges 29 points in 15 months

The approval of Uruguayan president Jose Mujica in Montevideo continues to slide and has plummeted eight points between February and May according to a Mori public opinion poll released this week.
Friday, June 17th 2011 - 17:02 UTC
“Corruption in Argentina; the mother of all scandals” by The Economist

Under the heading of “Corruption in Argentina: the mother of all scandals?”, The Economist edition of this week has an article on the controversy surrounding the once-revered human rights group Mothers of Plaza de Mayo.