Stories for August 24th 2016

Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 21:07 UTC
Falklands' war: Israel sold weapons to Argentina during the conflict, say declassified documents

The British Foreign Office has recently declassified documents that allegedly prove that Israel sold weapons to Argentina during the 1982 Falklands War between the Argentine military dictatorship and the UK.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 20:40 UTC
Full bodied burkinis a huge sales success in Australia

Australian woman credited with creating the burkini says bans on the full-bodied Islamic swimsuit in France have boosted sales. The clothing - which combines “burqa” with “bikini” - leaves only the face, hands and feet on show.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 09:01 UTC
Argentine Supreme Court back to full strength with two Macri nominated Justices

The Argentine Supreme Court is back to full strength with the inclusion of two Justices nominated by president Mauricio Macri. The Court had been understaffed for months following absences left by previous Supreme Court Justices Carlos Fayt and Raúl Zaffaroni upon their respective retirements.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 07:53 UTC
Chileans massive protest to end the private pension system; Bachelet's approval plummets to 15%

Tens of thousands of Chileans took to the streets throughout the country on Sunday, seeking to increase pressure on the government to throw out Chile’s private pension system in favor of one that would provide better retirement benefits.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 07:25 UTC
Argentina unemployment in second quarter, 9.3%; first official data since Macri took office

Argentina had 9.3% unemployment in the second quarter of the year, the government's Indec statistics agency said in a report on Tuesday. It was the first official unemployment data to be published by Argentina since Mauricio Macri became president in December.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 07:11 UTC
Mercosur coordinators' address domestic and international agendas, despite admitting “emergency situation”

Mercosur founding countries national coordinators met on Tuesday in Montevideo and admitted that the block is going through an “emergency situation” because of the presidential acephaly, but agreed on proposals to overcome the challenge and in a “business as usual” spirit, are readying for a meeting with the EU on trade negotiations and on the Action Plan to advance closer links with the Pacific Alliance.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 06:06 UTC
A Mercosur/EU trade agreement will not include UK, warns European Parliament president

The president of the European Parliament Martin Schulz said in Buenos Aires that if finally a trade and cooperation agreement is reached between the European Union and Mercosur the United Kingdom will not benefit as a consequence of Brexit.
Wednesday, August 24th 2016 - 05:50 UTC
PM May congratulates Team GB on Rio achievements; celebration parade planned in Manchester

British Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement on how UK Olympians have made history and inspired the next generation. Team GB in Rio do Janeiro Olympics took more medals than ever at an overseas Games.