Stories for November 21st 2014

Friday, November 21st 2014 - 22:55 UTC
“Habeas corpus” does not apply to Sumatran orangutan in Buenos Aires zoo

Sandra, a 20-year Sumatran orangutan must remain at the Buenos Aires zoo following the rejection of an habeas corpus request presented by a group in defense of animal rights. The magistrate ruled that the 'non human person' presentation was not applicable to Sandra as pretended by AFADA, Association of Staff and Lawyers for Animals' rights.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 21:16 UTC
Falklands opens dock facility to support oil industry exploration beginning 2015

This week Houston based Noble Energy, one of the several oil companies operating in the Falkland Islands made the official opening of the temporary dock facility (TDF) in Stanley, an essential piece for the logistics of the industry which is scheduled to begin another round of exploratory drilling in the first quarter of next year.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 08:56 UTC
Pope Francis condemns speculation with food commodities at FAO conference

Pope Francis condemned speculation in food commodities and greed for profits today, saying they were undermining the global fight against poverty and hunger. Addressing a United Nations conference on nutrition, he called on rich nations to share their wealth and denounced waste, excessive consumption and unequal distribution of food.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 08:50 UTC
Petrobras case revealing the extent of corruption in Brazil's political system

The lawyer of the Brazilian lobbyist Fernando Baiano, who was finally arrested in an ongoing investigation into corruption at state oil company Petrobras, has said that “no public work is done in Brazil without a bribe” and that the people who deny allegation of corruption “ignore the country’s history.”
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 07:40 UTC
UN reveals major gaps in water and sanitation, especially in rural areas

Global efforts to provide improved water and sanitation for all are gaining momentum, but serious gaps in funding continue to hamper progress, according to a new report from the World Health Organization on behalf of UN-Water.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 07:04 UTC
Iran negotiations, OPEC meeting loom for oil markets

As November draws to a close, there are two major events that could profoundly change the oil markets. With the clock ticking, the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5 plus 1) are negotiating down to the wire with Iran over its nuclear program.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:59 UTC
Potential of US offshore oil and gas, according to American Petroleum Institute

Two new studies released by the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) show significant potential added energy and economic benefits to the United States if the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific outer continental shelf (OCS) were opened to offshore oil and natural gas development.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:40 UTC
Gallipoli campaign to be remembered in London, Turkey and Portsmouth

Three days of international commemorations in London, Turkey and Portsmouth will remember the bitter Gallipoli campaign, 100 years after men stormed the Dardanelles.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:15 UTC
Lives lost to terrorism soared 61% in a single year, according to GT index

The number of lives lost to terrorist attacks increased by 61% in a single year, according to the second edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), rising from 11,133 in 2012 to 17,958 in 2013.
Friday, November 21st 2014 - 06:05 UTC
Cristina Fernandez rests in Patagonia and prepares for regional agenda

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez left Thursday evening for El Calafate, Santa Cruz province, to spend the long weekend with her family, presidential spokesman Alfredo Scoccimarro reported.