Stories for March 23rd 2017

Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 13:43 UTC
The Muslim Council of Britain condemned the attack

The Muslim Council of Britain has condemned the terror attack which struck the heart of London. Religious leaders said it was too early to speculate on the attackers' motives but offered “thoughts and prayers” to the victims.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 13:32 UTC
Macri administration reiterates defense of Malvinas sovereignty before Congress

Argentina's chief of staff Marcos Peña defended the current administration's policy towards the Falklands/Malvinas question arguing that dialogue is the path, not speeches with no content or results, and pledged “we will stand by Argentine sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands”.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 12:09 UTC
Brazilean adulterated meat situation “no obstacle for EU/Mercosur trade talks”

The adulterated meat situation in Brazil is no obstacle for the current trade negotiations between the European Union and Mercosur, said Eidta Hrdá, Managing Director for the Americas from the European External Action Service, currently in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 11:59 UTC
Irish farmers' lobby wants beef out of Mercosur/EU trade talks

First vice-president of the European Union Parliament Irish lawmaker Mairead McGuinness has asked EU Commissioners for agriculture and trade for clarity on allegations that Brazil has sold meat that is unfit for consumption.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 11:50 UTC
Massive teachers protest in Buenos Aires challenging austerity measures

Tens of thousands of Argentine teachers marched in the capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday as part of a nationwide strike challenging the administration of President Mauricio Macri. Unions for private and public school teachers are demanding a pay increase of 35% to compensate for Argentina's high inflation in consumer prices.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 11:33 UTC
Yellow fever is spreading in Brazil infecting and killing monkeys and humans

Yellow fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, is spreading through Brazil, infecting and killing both monkeys and humans. According to the latest reports from local scientists, several thousand monkeys -- most of them howler monkeys -- have been killed by the virus since the outbreak began in late 2016.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 11:25 UTC
“Nothing can grow without water,” warns UNICEF, as 600 million children could face extreme shortages

Some 600 million children – or 1 in 4 children worldwide – will be living in areas with extremely limited water resources by 2040, according to a UNICEF report released on World Water Day, 22 March.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 08:45 UTC
Chile's ex president Piñera will again run for office; polls show him leading with 40% vote intention

Sebastian Piñera, who was Chile's president from 2010 to 2014, officially declared this week his intention to seek the office again this year, betting that widespread disillusion with the governing coalition will help him win over voters. Conservative Piñera who ranks 745th on the Forbes list of the world's richest billionaires, is bidding for the nomination of the 'Chile Vamos' coalition, formed by his party and the more conservative UDI.
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 06:29 UTC
“The attack was no accident: Westminster represents democracy, freedom, human rights, the rule of law”

British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the terrorist attack on Parliament which she described as “sick and depraved”, vowing “forces of evil” would never be allowed “to drive us apart”. Below is a transcript of the prime minister’s full speech:
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 - 06:08 UTC
Leaders of the world expressed solidarity with the UK

Leaders of countries affected by recent terror attacks have voiced solidarity with the UK after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament. Leaders of France and Germany, which suffered deadly vehicle attacks last year, offered the UK their support.