MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for October 10th 2017
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Tuesday, October 10th 2017 - 02:55 UTC
Rio 2016 Games chairman arrested and suspended on corruption charges
The chairman of Brazil’s Olympic Committee, who helped organize the Rio 2016 Games, submitted his resignation on Saturday, saying he wanted to concentrate on defending himself against corruption charges.
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Tuesday, October 10th 2017 - 02:48 UTC
Aerolineas Argentinas suspends flights to Venezuela because of security concerns
Aerolineas Argentinas has become the latest carrier to suspend flights to Caracas. The company said it had concerns over security in Venezuela because of increasing criminal violence and political uncertainty. It joins dozens of airlines who have taken similar action.
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Tuesday, October 10th 2017 - 02:32 UTC
Angela Merkel agrees to an immigration cap as part of her talks to form a coalition
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party has agreed an immigration policy with its sister party, media reports say. The breakthrough in talks with the Christian Social Union (CSU) would overcome a major hurdle as Mrs. Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) seek to form a coalition government.
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Tuesday, October 10th 2017 - 02:20 UTC
New map of South Georgia by British Antarctic Survey unveiled
A team of cartographers at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has re-produced a high-resolution updated map of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. The island, situated at 37°W 54°10’S is a haven for wildlife, a centre for wildlife and fisheries research and famous for the epic voyage by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men just over a century ago.
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Tuesday, October 10th 2017 - 02:11 UTC
South Georgia proposing to extend toothfish licensing period from 2 to 4 years
The South Georgia and South Sandwich toothfish fishery is one of the highest-scoring Marine Stewardship Council certified fisheries, underpinned by scientific research, ecosystem-based precautionary management, and careful monitoring and enforcement.
