Stories for September 2014

Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:13 UTC
Queen on the 'day after' calls for a 'spirit of mutual respect and support'

The Queen has said she believes Scotland will unite in a “spirit of mutual respect and support” following the independence referendum. She added she understood there would be “strong feelings and contrasting emotions”.
Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:05 UTC
Samond resigns, but is convinced “Scotland can still emerge as the real winner.”

Alex Salmond is to step down as Scottish first minister after voters rejected independence. He will also resign as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), which he has led for a total of 20 years.
Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 07:02 UTC
No end to fraud cases involving Cristina Fernandez vice-president Boudou

Argentina's controversial Vice-President Amado Boudou received yet another judicial headache on the same day as he took over the role of the country's interim head of the Executive as President Cristina Fernández travelled to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis this Saturday.
Saturday, September 20th 2014 - 00:04 UTC
Why China's insatiable appetite for coal has likely peaked

A recent report from Greenpeace found that China's coal consumption declined in the first half of this year and new Chinese government data suggests that the country's coal imports have dropped. Estimates indicate that by the end of the year, China's coal imports could be 8 percent below 2013 levels.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 07:28 UTC
EU hopeful the free trade accord with Mercosur will be reached next year

Once the EU and Mercosur exchange their proposals for a free trade agreement, negotiations will 'move fast' and the deal should be closed sometime in 2015, according to EU ambassador in Montevideo, Juan Fernandez Trigo. But he also pointed out that he expected Mercosur proposal to be in accordance with terms established in 2010.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 07:19 UTC
Brazilian 2013/14 grains and oilseeds crop reached a record 195.46 million tons

The Brazilian production of grains in 2013/2014 has reached 195.46 million tons, according to the country’s National Supply Company, Conab. The number is a 3.6% (6.8 million tons) increase compared to the previous season.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 07:09 UTC
South Atlantic whale sanctuary rejected at the IWC meeting

The world's whaling watchdog rejected a bid to expand protection in the South Atlantic. The issue were put to a vote on the closing day of the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) 65th meeting in Slovenia.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:58 UTC
Tougher scrutiny of Japanese bids to kill whales for “scientific research”

Nations agreed on measures Thursday to toughen scrutiny of future Japanese bids to kill whales in the name of scientific research, which critics say is a cover for commercial hunts.
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:53 UTC
Top marks for South Georgia Patagonian toothfish fishery

The South Georgia Patagonian toothfish fishery renewed its five-yearly Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for the third consecutive time. The fishery, which was first MSC certified in 2004, received an average score of 96 out of 100 in the latest assessment, said the government of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI).
Friday, September 19th 2014 - 06:44 UTC
Global tourist numbers grew 4.6% in first half of 2014, according to WTO

International tourist numbers grew 4.6% in the first half of 2014, boosted by strong growth in the Americas, Asia and parts of Europe, the World Tourism Organization said this week.