MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 7th 2014
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Monday, April 7th 2014 - 05:50 UTC
State of emergency in Buenos Aires province overwhelmed by crime and an outbreak of lynching
The governor of Argentina's largest, richest and most populated province declared a 12-month state of emergency following an outbreak of lynching by furious citizens who feel defenceless and 'overwhelmed' by crime. The situation has become a major political issue with magistrates and the Church calling for restrain.
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Monday, April 7th 2014 - 05:43 UTC
Argentine church baptizes lesbian couple child; now they will fight for a catholic marriage
A daughter of a lesbian couple was baptized by the Catholic Church in Argentina on Saturday, April 5 with President Cristina Fernandez acting as the godmother. It was the first case in the country, a gesture of opening from the institution headed by Argentine Pope Francis.
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Monday, April 7th 2014 - 05:34 UTC
China's COFCO joins world's top grain-traders select club
COFCO Corp has agreed to pay 1.5 billion dollars for a majority stake in Noble Group Ltd's agribusiness, its second acquisition in less than two months, as China's largest grain trader seeks to strengthen its market position worldwide.
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Monday, April 7th 2014 - 05:18 UTC
Costa Rica faces serious challenge: new president with scant support in congress
A center-left academic who has never held elected office easily won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday, ousting the graft-stained ruling party from power after its candidate quit campaigning a month ago. However he will have quite a job ensuring support in Congress.
