Stories for September 2015

Sunday, September 13th 2015 - 12:42 UTC
Researchers develop molecular test which calculates “biological age”

Researchers have developed a new molecular test designed to calculate an individual's “biological age” as opposed to their “chronological age.” They believe the test could lead to improvements in how age-related diseases are managed.
Sunday, September 13th 2015 - 12:23 UTC
Sperm whales are highly communicative but have different 'dialects'

Sperm whales are very social marine animals and they travel in close groups and communicate by using a pattern of clicks, also known as codas. Similar to humans, the whales use varying dialects worldwide. A recent study of two sperm whale clans living in fairly close proximity off the Galápagos Islands sheds light on animal cultures.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:56 UTC
Chile marks 9/11 bloody coup and Bachelet calls for truth and justice

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 42nd anniversary of Chile's military coup, President Michelle Bachelet said on Friday that the truth must still be told and justice still needs to be served for the thousands of victims of the country's dictatorship.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:44 UTC
World shock reaction to Lopez sentencing; supporters call for peaceful protests

Supporters rallied around the wife of Venezuela's opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on Friday, calling for peaceful protests as he was sentenced to nearly 14 years in jail for his role in deadly anti-government demonstrations last year. The European Union joined in denouncing a “harsh” verdict, while Washington said it was “deeply troubled” by the treatment of the US-trained economist.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:27 UTC
First landing ever in St Helena airport scheduled for next week as part of calibration flights

A historic milestone is set to be reached next week when a Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft is due to land at the new St Helena Airport to carry out a series of calibration flights. This will be the first aircraft to land on St Helena, the island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:23 UTC
Falklands' oil company unaware of reasons for share prices increase

Falkland Oil and Gas Limited, the oil and gas exploration company focused on its extensive licence areas to the North, South and East of the Falklands islands, notes Friday's increase in the Company's share price and confirms that it is not aware of any reason that would lead to such a movement.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:05 UTC
Police want to question Lula da Silva on Petrobras; request to the Supreme Court

Brazilian police have asked the Supreme Court for permission to question former president Lula da Silva, who they say may have benefited from the corruption scandal roiling state oil giant Petrobras.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:00 UTC
Argentina's inflation slowing but still comfortably on the two digits

According to Argentina's stats office Indec, consumer prices during the month of August climbed 1.2% over July, 9.4% in the eight months and 14.7% in the last twelve months. These numbers however are quite different from private consultants' estimates and the City of Buenos Aires stats office: 2.17% and 1.8% inflation for August, respectively.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 10:26 UTC
Cuba plans to release 3.522 prisoners ahead of Pope's visit this month

State-run newspaper “Granma” reported that Cuba would release 3,522 prisoners three days ahead of the September 19-22 visit by Pope Francis. However Cuban officials, who officially deny that the country has political prisoners, said they would not release inmates convict of crimes against state security.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 10:18 UTC
Gibraltar: Elizabeth “our Queen by invitation and not by imposition; twice voted”

The Queen of Gibraltar and the Rock’s evacuation generation were honoured on National Day Thursday by thousands of Gibraltarians who crammed into Casemates Square dressed in red and white.