MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for August 2013
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 03:56 UTC
Uruguay passes bill legalizing marijuana split on party lines; Senate discussion next October
Uruguay's lower house passed a marijuana legalization bill on Wednesday which now must be discussed by the Senate, most probably in October. The vote brings Uruguay one step closer to becoming the first country to legally regulate production, distribution and sale of the drug.
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 03:50 UTC
Brazilian airport workers on strike but “only 15% of flights cancelled or delayed”
Thousands of Brazilian airport workers went on strike on Wednesday to demand higher wages, although contingency plans kept flights running on time, according to state airport agency Infraero. The workers' union is pressing for a roughly 16% salary bump along with improved benefits such as childcare.
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 03:33 UTC
South Georgia company sponsors research on toothfish sustainability
Georgia Seafood is sponsoring pioneering research into the reproductive behaviour of the Patagonian Toothfish in South Georgia. Director of Georgia Seafood Stuart Wallace explained that in a market that demands sustainability it is important to the company that they support the science underpinning that aim.
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 03:19 UTC
Obama propose political consultant and elite fund-raiser as next ambassador in Argentina
The White House has confirmed that US president Barack Obama has proposed fellow Democratic Party member Noah Mamet as the new ambassador in Buenos Aires, to replace outgoing incumbent Vilma Martínez.
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 03:08 UTC
Gibraltar’s artificial reef anticipates tougher times ahead for relations with Spain
The Spanish Ministry for Agriculture, Food and Environment has filed a complaint over Gibraltar’s artificial reef at the office of Spain’s environmental prosecutor, a section of the state’s prosecution service that specialises in investigating environmental offences.
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 02:59 UTC
Brazil criticizes IMF for latest aid to Greece: worst fears could be confirmed
A group of Latin American countries refused to back an IMF move this week to keep bankrolling Greece, citing risks of non-repayment, and the Fund itself said Athens might need faster debt relief from Europe.
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Thursday, August 1st 2013 - 02:52 UTC
Falklands’ war: UK deployed laser weapon to ‘dazzle’ enemy pilots, say released documents
The United Kingdom deployed a laser weapon during the Falkland Islands 1982 war with Argentina designed to “dazzle” enemy pilots who were attacking British warships, according to secret documents released Wednesday.
