Stories for February 2016

Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 12:07 UTC
Havana Club rum war: Bacardi appeals US decision to let Cuba have the trademark

Bacardi filed suit on Monday against the United States demanding an explanation of its decision to let Cuba sell Havana Club rum in the United States once the U.S. trade embargo against the Castro brothers' island is lifted.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 11:59 UTC
FIFA puts Conmebol and Concacaf funding 'on hold' given 'current proceedings'

FIFA has cut off funding to the corruption-hit confederations for football in the Americas, the global football body said on Monday, in a move which could cause future cash flow problems for the two organizations.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 08:07 UTC
Magallanes region with second lowest unemployment in Chile

Employment in Magallanes Region, extreme south of Chile remains strong according to the latest data released by the Chilean stats office, INE, which covers the fourth quarter of 2015 (October/December). While the national unemployment average stands at 5.8%, Magallanes figures with 2.6 percentage points below.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 07:47 UTC
Argentina fish landings down 4,2% last year, but squid was down 25%

Fish landings in Argentina totaled 752,359.1 tons in 2015, which represents 4.2% less than the previous year, according to the latest from the National Under secretariat of Fisheries. Among the main species of commercial importance, Illex squid (Illex argentinus) led the decline with a drop of 25%, with landings amounting 126,531.4 tons until 30 December 2015.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 06:24 UTC
IAATO animated briefings for Antarctic visitors

New videos have been developed by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) to brief travelers en route to Antarctica. They reinforce actions visitors need to take to ensure their visit is safe and environmentally sensitive.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 06:12 UTC
Iowa surprise: Senator Ted Cruz beats Donald Trump: “I'm honored by second place”

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has won the Iowa Republican caucuses, the first vote of the US 2016 presidential election. He took 28% of the Republican vote, beating his rival, the once frontrunner Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 06:05 UTC
Zika virus declared an international public health emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus to be an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of suspected cases of birth defects in Brazil.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 05:58 UTC
Raul Castro received in Paris with full honors; Hollande calls for an end of US sanctions on Cuba

French President Francois Hollande called Monday for an end to US sanctions on Cuba during a historic visit to Paris by President Raul Castro, seen as a key step in rebuilding ties with the West.
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 05:49 UTC
FARC will enter politics once peace deal is signed, announces top guerrilla leader

Colombia’s FARC rebel guerrillas will enter politics and seek alliances with other parties after it signs a peace deal with the government, its secretive leader said, despite rebel fears they may be targeted by right-wing armed groups..
Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 - 05:42 UTC
Zika cancellations to be waived by cruise lines in the Caribbean

Cruise lines have followed the lead of major airlines and begun waiving cancellation penalties for some customers booked on voyages to the Caribbean and other destinations affected by the fast-spreading Zika virus.