Stories for May 2016

Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:26 UTC
Irish farmers will march against Mercosur deal at the EC offices in Dublin

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is to protest on Wednesday May 4, in Dublin against the proposed Mercosur and TTIP trade deals. The protest will take place outside the offices of the European Commission in the Irish capital.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:18 UTC
Brazilian prosecution asks for investigation of opposition leader Senator Neves

Brazil’s top prosecutor asked the Supreme Court to open an investigation into opposition Senator Aécio Neves, the country’s leading opposition figure, as the vast Petrobras corruption probe engulfed more politicians. Neves, who narrowly lost the 2014 presidential election to Dilma Rousseff, was previously included in a list of some 50 politicians thought to have taken bribes originating from state-run companies.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 08:01 UTC
Argentina honors Malvinas war pilots and the Air Force “baptism of fire”

Argentina's Defense minister Julio Martínez headed the Air Force's 34th “baptism of fire” anniversary which took place on May first 1982 during the South Atlantic conflict. The Sunday event at the V Air Brigade in Villa Reynolds, province of San Luis, was also attended by government and military officials, Malvinas veterans and Air Force Chief of Staff Brigadier Major Enrique Victor Amrein.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 07:49 UTC
“We're going after Hillary Clinton”, says Trump as Cruz leaves the primary

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz cleared the path on Tuesday night for Donald Trump to claim the Republican presidential nomination, suspending his underdog campaign following a crushing defeat in the Indiana primary, allowing the billionaire businessman to effectively leave the raucous primary behind and turn his attention squarely to the general election.“We’re gonna win in November,” Trump said.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 07:36 UTC
Tierra del Fuego top official attacked at a ceremony remembering the sinking of General Belgrano

Tierra del Fuego province deputy governor Juan Carlos Arcando had to be protected by the police and took refuge in the Legislature building in Ushuaia, following an attack by striking province and city personnel who for over two months have been protesting against a new retirement pensions' scheme.
Wednesday, May 4th 2016 - 07:15 UTC
Washington Post list of Latin American leaders involved in corruption schemes

The massive bribery scandal that has enraged Brazilians and pushed President Dilma Rousseff to the verge of impeachment is just one flashpoint among many right now across Latin America, according to a piece from The Washington Post.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 21:04 UTC
Antarctica visitors increase 4.6% in 2015/16; IAATO celebrates 25th anniversary

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced its tourism figures for the 2015-2016 Antarctic season on the first day of its 25th Anniversary Meeting in its home town of Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 12:02 UTC
Euro zone economy expands faster than expected in the first quarter

The Euro-zone's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.6% in the first three months of the year, according to official statistics. The growth rate in the 19-nation bloc doubled from the 0.3% rate recorded in the previous quarter, and was above analysts' expectations of 0.4%.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:57 UTC
Falklands' Illex squid catches very sparse; Loligo, 'a bit more cheerful'

Falkland Islands' Illex squid catches are still very sparse, now standing at 2,373 tons, “which is obviously very low and does not go far when spread across the 105 vessels in the fishery,” said Director of Natural Resources John Barton, interviewed by Penguin News.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:42 UTC
Gibraltar victory in its appeal to become a full member of FIFA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne has ordered FIFA’s Congress to take all necessary measures to admit the Gibraltar Football Association as a full member of FIFA as soon as possible.