MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for December 18th 2014
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Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 02:34 UTC
South Atlantic: “Fewer catches as illex squid season ends”
The Argentine jigging fleet captured nearly 150,000 tonnes of squid (Illex argentinus) in South Atlantic waters during the season that took place between 24 January and 31 August this year, according to a technical report issued by the National Institute for Fishing Research and Development (INIDEP).
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Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 02:26 UTC
Church of England appoints first female bishop
A married woman, whose husband is also a priest, will be consecrated next month. Prime Minister Cameron speaks of “an important day for equality”.
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Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:17 UTC
Francis instrumental in US-Cuba relationship process
The first Latin American pope in history sent letters to Obama, Raúl Castro and brokered negotiations which ended up in Wednesday's announcement that both countries are to resume full ties.
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Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:04 UTC
Tango dance at St Peter’s Square to celebrate Pope's birthday
Buenos Aires-born Pontiff offered out-of-the-ordinary milonga in his honour. He also receives cakes and other gifts from children and seminarists, but doesn't forget the atrocities taking place in Australia, Pakistan and Yemen.
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Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 01:00 UTC
US, Cuba to resume full diplomatic ties
Presidents Obama and Castro finalize details over the telephone, make announcement. US restrictions require Congressional approval to be fully lifted. Alan Gross released. Other swaps ensue.
