Stories for August 2017

Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:11 UTC
Montevideo port operators warn about increase costs' increase and loss of activity

Montevideo port agents and operators have publicly expressed their concern regarding some articles included in the current budget discussions which are contrary to the constitution, labor legislation and will unnecessarily increase costs and have a direct impact on the port's competitiveness.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands' war Peruvian air force Mirage on exhibition in Cordoba

One of the ten fighter bombers donated by Peru to Argentina during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict is being exhibited in the Velez Sarsfield Plaza, at the heart of Cordoba City, as part of the 105 anniversary celebrations of the Argentine Air Force.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 09:52 UTC
UK net migration falls to its lowest in three years; EU citizens leaving following Brexit

Net migration has fallen to the lowest level for three years after a surge in the number of EU nationals leaving the UK since last June's Brexit vote. Net migration - the difference between those entering and leaving the UK - fell 81,000 to 246,000 in the year to March 2017.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 09:31 UTC
Brazil opens vast Amazon nature reserve to mining

Brazil stripped a vast Amazon nature reserve of its protected status in a move that could expand mining in the region, in a decree published on Wednesday. The four million-hectare reserve is home to indigenous people but also rich in gold and manganese.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 11:41 UTC
Populist strategist and Breitbart news criticize Trump's Afghanistan policy

Minutes after President Donald Trump concluded his Afghanistan policy speech Monday night, the conservative site Breitbart news took an aggressive, critical approach to the address and Trump’s new policy. A banner headline blasted the president’s decision to extend the U.S. military commitment in Afghanistan as a “flip-flop” that “reverses course.”
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 10:07 UTC
Venezuela ousted chief prosecutor says she has evidence of Maduro and allies corruption

Venezuela's recently ousted chief prosecutor accused President Nicolas Maduro and several allies on Wednesday of participating in acts of corruption, saying she would turn over proof that would help other countries prosecute. Venezuela's government quickly fired back, accusing Luisa Ortega Diaz of “grave moral and ethical infractions.”
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Ex president Lula admits he might have to step down as candidate in 2018

Former Brazilian president Lula da Silva told Reuters on Wednesday that his recent conviction for corruption might mean that his Workers Party will have to field a candidate other than him in next year's election.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 08:13 UTC
Theresa May says UK would take back control of its laws, with the end of Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK will come to an end with Brexit. As the government published new details of its position, the PM said the UK would “take back control of our laws”.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:51 UTC
St Helena hopeful of a regular air link to South Africa following a successful proving flight

The St Helena government, a British Overseas Territory in mid Atlantic has said that a commercial aircraft completed a successful proving flight to the island. The Airlink’s Embraer E190-100IGW departed St Helena Airport on Tuesday afternoon following the main flight from Johannesburg and several flight trials before returning to South Africa.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 07:42 UTC
UK falling out of favor for young travelers because of Brexit atmosphere

The UK is falling out of favor as a must visit English speaking destination for young travelers wanting to study, tour and work, a wide-ranging new report has warned. Visa controls, currency fluctuations and an unfriendly impression following Brexit are putting one in five young visitors off coming, says the British Educational Travel Association.