Stories for December 3rd 2014

Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 22:31 UTC
Chile holds first Mayors climate change forum with UK support

Chile's first Mayors Climate Change Forum, a local government-led initiative focused on cities, local territories and climate change took place in late November with the support of the British Embassy in Santiago.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 22:08 UTC
Memorial to the Korean War unveiled at a ceremony in central London

A new memorial to the Korean War, a conflict often dubbed ‘the forgotten war’ was unveiled on Wednesday at a ceremony in central London.The Korean War Memorial, a gift from the Republic of Korea to honor the British troops that served between 1950 and 1953, is in the form of a bronze statue of a British soldier by sculptor Philip Jackson.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 21:40 UTC
Falklands' public opinion petition seeks to end ‘distressing’ flag-waving by visiting Argentines

A petition demanding action from the Falkland Islands Government in relation to Argentine visitors displaying Argentine flags says the behavior by the culprits is “disturbing, unsettling and distressing to many Falkland Islanders”, reports the Penguin News.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 10:57 UTC
Falklands' battle commemoration service in London next 8 December

A commemorative service at the naval church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, near Trafalgar Square, in London and a reception has been organized by the Falkland Islands Association to commemorate the Battle of Coronel (Nov. 1, 1914) and Battle of the Falklands (Dec. 8, 1914).
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 09:31 UTC
Analysts anticipate 'painful adjustment' for Uruguay if there is a continuity of current policies

High inflation, relatively weak economic growth and an exhausted growth model are forecasted for Uruguayan president-elect Tabare Vazquez second administration as of next March, according to the latest report from two Capital Economics analysts.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 09:25 UTC
Russian ruble suffers its biggest one day skid since 1998

The Russian ruble suffered on Tuesday its biggest one-day decline since 1998 as oil prices continued to fall on Monday, escalating fears about the Russian economy. The currency slid almost 9% against the dollar before rallying after suspected central bank intervention.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 09:14 UTC
Falklands prepare to celebrate 250 years since the Union Jack was first raised

The Falkland Islands are preparing to celebrate in 2015 is the two hundred and fiftieth year since Britain took possession of the Islands, when on January 23, 1765 Commodore John Byron raised the Union flag at Port Egmont on Saunders Island.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 08:37 UTC
Falklands' delegation in Canada receives full support for self determination

Canada openly supported Falkland Islands' people right to self determination, backed Canadian companies working in the Islands and confirmed ongoing political and trade assurances. The message was clearly conveyed to a high level Falklands' government and private sector during their recent visit to Canadian capital Ottawa and tour of several provinces.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 08:32 UTC
China's factory activity falls faster than expected as the economy keeps cooling

China's factory activity slowed by more than expected in November, highlighting how a cooling economy is impacting its vast manufacturing sector. The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) dipped to 50.3 in November from October's 50.8, closer to the 50 point mark that separates growth from contraction. It was below the 50.6 level expected by economists.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014 - 08:15 UTC
Falklands' patrol vessels support, allegedly from Brazil and Chile, trigger debate in Argentina

Argentine opposition lawmakers expressed concern about alleged logistic support from Brazil and Chile to British warships and other auxiliary vessels in the South Atlantic and demanded the government of president Cristina Fernández report to Congress on the matter.