MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for September 8th 2016
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Thursday, September 8th 2016 - 03:35 UTC
Nicola's message to Theresa: Scotland's referendum on independence back on the table
The Scottish government will start preparing the legislation required for a new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom in case it is needed, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish parliament on Tuesday. Last week Sturgeon said her party would start a survey to test support for secession, questioning at least two million Scots just as Britain negotiates its exit from the European Union.
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Thursday, September 8th 2016 - 03:30 UTC
Boos and applause for president Temer at the annual military parade in Brasilia
Brazil's new president, Michel Temer, was booed at an annual military parade in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday, his first public outing since taking power last week. “Out with Temer!” shouted protesters at the heavily policed ceremony. Supporters of Temer applauded the new leader.
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Thursday, September 8th 2016 - 02:45 UTC
Morales demands FIFA sanctions Chile for offensive chanting against Bolivia during Russia 2018 qualifier
President Evo Morales has called on the soccer authorities of Bolivia, the South American football confederation, Conmebol, and FIFA to sanction Chile for the offensive chanting towards Bolivians during the Russia 2018 Cup qualifier match played on Tuesday night in Santiago's Monumental Stadium.
