Stories for July 2013

Friday, July 19th 2013 - 06:22 UTC
Argentine Jewish community criticizes government on 19th anniversary of terrorist attack

Argentine Jewish leaders harshly criticized their government on Thursday the 19th anniversary of the country’s deadliest terror attack, for dealing with Iran in ways they fear will only guarantee more impunity for those responsible.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 06:17 UTC
Motor City files for bankruptcy; city offers 10cents for every dollar of debt

The US city of Detroit in Michigan, once renowned as ‘Motor City’ has become the largest American city ever to file for bankruptcy, with debts of at least 15bn dollars. State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge to place the city into bankruptcy protection.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 06:12 UTC
Falklands’ shooters suffer consequences of record high temperatures in the UK

While the Falklands team struggles in Bermuda high temperatures the Falkland Islands Rifle Association is also dealing with a heat wave at Bisley shooting range in the UK, reports competitor Gareth Goodwin.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 06:03 UTC
Blatter joins Brazilian protestors, tells politicians “need to take responsibility”

Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA, has placed heavy pressure on World Cup 2014 organisers Brazil, after witnessing the social unrest that accompanied the Confederations Cup during June.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 02:43 UTC
Fiona Clouder appointed new British ambassador to Chile

Fiona Clouder has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Chile, announced the Foreign Office. Ms Clouder will succeed Mr Jon Benjamin, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Clouder will take up her appointment during February 2014.
Friday, July 19th 2013 - 02:39 UTC
Correction to SAC Falklands Referendum Report

The South Atlantic Council has discovered there were fewer Chilean, Argentine and other foreign-born voters in the Falklands referendum than they estimated three weeks ago.
Thursday, July 18th 2013 - 09:08 UTC
President-elect demands rule of the law before Paraguay returns as active Mercosur member

Paraguayan president elect Horacio Cartes confirmed that his government will insist in its position regarding Mercosur, which expects Paraguay to return as full active member following the inauguration ceremony 15 August.
Thursday, July 18th 2013 - 09:03 UTC
Bachelet running alone; Chilean conservatives have to decide on a new candidate

Chilean conservative presidential candidate Pablo Longueira unexpectedly quit his campaign due to depression, his son said, dealing another blow to an already weakened right-wing bloc four months from the general election.
Thursday, July 18th 2013 - 08:55 UTC
Argentina to apply ‘neutral Spanish’ dubbing to foreign films, television series and programs

The Argentine government has put into practice the 'Dubbing Law', which establishes the obligation to dub films, foreign television series, advertisements and program announcements into neutral Spanish.
Thursday, July 18th 2013 - 08:45 UTC
Argentina 2012/2013 crop expected to reach a record 105 million tons says Cristina Fernandez

Argentina’s 2012/2013 grain and oilseed crop reached a record 105 million tons, announced President Cristina Fernandez underlining the excellent performance of the maize harvest and yields.