Stories for September 2015

Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 07:26 UTC
Audi admits 2.1 million of its cars are fitted with emissions cheating software

Luxury car brand Audi has confirmed that 2.1 million of its cars around the world were outfitted with software that enabled them to cheat emissions standards. The announcement clarifies Audi's role in the diesel emissions scandal roiling its parent company, Volkswagen.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 06:54 UTC
A repeat of the Corbyn surprise in United States?

By Gwynne Dyer - Jeremy “Jez” Corbyn and Bernie Sanders are very much alike - and so are their ambitions. Corbyn wants to lead Britain's Labour Party into the next election and become prime minister; Sanders wants to win the Democratic Party nomination and become the next President of the United States. And then each man plans to turn his country sharply to the left.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 06:28 UTC
Former president says “no way Uruguay can escape the impact of the Brazilian crisis”

Brazilian former president Fernando Henrique Cardoso, (1995/2002) said that the serious economic situation faced by Brazil is very complex, will take time to overcome and most surely the impact will be felt in neighboring Uruguay, a country which must target other markets, other economic spaces.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 06:19 UTC
Corbyn's Falklands 'negotiable' approach causes dissent among Labour

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn statement that the Falkland Islands are 'negotiable', a position he has maintained since he was first elected to Parliament, not only triggered immediate reaction from veterans and Falkland Islanders when he was chosen earlier this month: in effect, senior members from the party, even those within his shadow cabinet openly express their disapproval of his views, according to UK media reports.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 05:46 UTC
Obama willing to work with Iran and Russia to end Syrian conflict, but not with President al-Assad

The United States is willing to work with Iran and Russia to try to end the Syrian conflict, US President Barack Obama on Monday but insisted there could not be a return to the status quo under Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 05:31 UTC
A new bout of losses in Asian markets over fears of growth and lower commodities prices

Asian shares have headed sharply lower, following the rout in global equities as fears over growth and lower commodity prices grow. Japanese shares hit an eight-month low as investors awaited the Bank of Japan's Tankan quarterly business confidence survey, due on Wednesday.
Tuesday, September 29th 2015 - 05:17 UTC
Cristina Fernandez points her guns to the US and 'vulture funds', but no word on the Falklands

Addressing the UN General Assembly, President Cristina Fernandez accused the United States of 'protecting' a former Argentine intelligence agent, blasted the speculative or 'vulture funds', gave details of the Iran-US-Argentina dealings and to everybody's surprise did not mention a word about the Falkland Islands sovereignty claim.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 11:15 UTC
Francis leaves Philadelphia with “a heart full of gratitude and hope”

Pope Francis left Philadelphia and is headed back to Rome on Sunday night, bringing his historic trip to the U.S. and Cuba to a close. The pope's airport farewell included appearances from Vice President Joe Biden, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, as well as a performance by a high school band.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 11:08 UTC
Francis pledges clergy and bishops abusing children will be held accountable

Pope Francis has celebrated a large open-air Mass in Philadelphia, ending his six-day visit to the US. He appealed for unity and family love, as thousands of people gathered at the city's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Earlier, the pontiff prayed with a group of victims of child sexual abuse, saying “God weeps” for their suffering.
Monday, September 28th 2015 - 10:57 UTC
Shell stops Arctic oil exploration following 'disappointing' results

Royal Dutch Shell has stopped Arctic oil and gas exploration off the coast of Alaska after “disappointing” results from a key well in the Chukchi Sea. In a surprise announcement, the company said it would end exploration off Alaska “for the foreseeable future”.