Stories for July 16th 2014

Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 09:19 UTC
Amazing new invention from UK business ready to save the Southern Ocean’s Albatross

Globally, an albatross dies on a fishing hook every 5 seconds. Since working with Falklands Conservation from 1996-2005, biologist Becky Ingham has wanted to help prevent the decline of these iconic birds. The Hookpod is a clever new invention that catches fish, not birds and here Becky tells us how ot works.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 08:05 UTC
IBSA, as important if not more than BRICS for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Brazil to attend the Sixth BRICS summit in Brazil on 15-16 July. During his meeting with President Dilma Rouseff, PM Modi will review the bilateral relations with Brazil with which India is committed to a strategic partnership.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 08:00 UTC
June inflation in Argentina reached 1.3% and 15% in the first half of 2014

June inflation in Argentina reached 1.3%, accumulating 15% in the first six months of the year, according to a release from the country’s stats office Indec. The release also revealed the wholesale prices had increased 1.5% in June, while locally-made products saw rises of 1.5%.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 07:53 UTC
Hammond pledges new relationship with EU, reflecting the concerns of the British people

Incoming Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond praised his predecessor and promised to lay the ground for “a new relationship between Britain and the EU; one that promotes our national interest and reflects the concerns of the British people”.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 07:49 UTC
”The rescue of the euro was necessary but was weak on the social side”, admits Juncker

Germany’s candidate, Luxembourg’s Jean-Claude Juncker was elected on Tuesday President of the European Commission by a strong majority of 422 votes in the European Parliament plenary session. After being proposed as candidate for Commission President by the European Council on 27 June 2014, Juncker needed a majority of 376 votes in the European Parliament.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 07:42 UTC
Malvinas: Argentine senator proposes shared sovereignty with Latam for 30 years

An Argentine Senator has stated that the solution to the Falklands/Malvinas dispute is a period of shared sovereignty, with Latin American support and guarantees, before the Islands are finally handed over to Argentina.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 01:10 UTC
BRICS sign deal to create development bank and an emergency reserve fund

The leaders of the group of five BRICS emerging market countries signed on Tuesday a deal to create a new development bank and an emergency reserve fund, Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff announced at a summit of the group in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 01:06 UTC
US economy recovering but “too many Americans remain unemployed”

The US economic recovery remains incomplete, with a still-ailing job market and stagnant wages justifying loose monetary policy for the foreseeable future, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told a Senate committee on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 16th 2014 - 00:59 UTC
Euro-skeptic tainted cabinet with Philip Hammond as Foreign Secretary

British Prime Minister David Cameron pushed through his biggest government shake-up since coming to power in 2010, promoting Euro-skeptics to senior roles ahead of a national election in May next year, among them former defense minister and prominent Euro-skeptic Philip Hammond.