Stories for December 2017

Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 11:13 UTC
Images of Falklands' war wrecks: HMS Coventry, HMS Ardent and HMS Antelope

Images showing the wrecks of three Royal Navy ships sunk in the Falklands War and which are the final resting places for 42 British servicemen. The remains of HMS Coventry, HMS Antelope and her sister ship HMS Ardent have been captured using sonar images taken by the survey vessel HMS Enterprise.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:59 UTC
Prince Harry appointed Captain General Royal Marines

The Queen has given her formal approval to the appointment of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales as Captain General Royal Marines. Prince Harry will assume the role in succession to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:42 UTC
Peru, “Best culinary destination” in the world for the sixth year running

For the sixth consecutive year, Peru receives the recognition as ‘Best Culinary Destination’ in the world, while Machu Picchu was awarded as ‘Best Tourist Attraction’ by the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:22 UTC
CMA-CGM take over Mercosul Line from Maersk Line

The transfer of ownership of Mercosul Line from Maersk Line to CMA CGM. (Maritime Freighting Company-General Maritime Company), was completed on Friday. Mercosul is a leading player in Brazil's domestic container shipping market, with a fleet of four container vessels and around 290 people employed.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:11 UTC
Acute intoxication with cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in Montevideo beaches

An acute case of intoxication with cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in recreational exposure during an algal bloom in Montevideo beaches, Malvin and Carrasco, was reported in the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 09:30 UTC
EU support for Falklands at the UN in doubt, warns ex UK ambassador

The European Union will refuse to back Britain in United Nations votes over the Falkland Islands after Brexit, a former ambassador has suggested. Other countries regarded the UK’s loss of influence since the Leave vote “as a shark would regard blood in the water”, Lord Hannay told a parliamentary inquiry.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 08:48 UTC
Protecting UK (and Falklands) fisheries in a post Brexit scenario

In the midst of the Brexit debate in the UK, and its expected consequences, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has anticipated EU fishing quotas referred to UK will be scrapped and if things go as planned by the cabinet member, French, Spanish, Danish and other nations fishing fleets will be chased form illegally fishing in UK waters.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 08:45 UTC
Shame on you Argentina

A heartbreaking photo of a tiny indigenous girl drinking from a filthy puddle in the blistering sun has prompted soul searching across Argentina and the wider Spanish-speaking world. The toddler, from the Mbya Guarani people who live across Brazil and Argentina, was reported to be begging for money with other children in the city of Posadas.
Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 08:37 UTC
Despite the violence and protests, Argentina's pension reform bill is passed

Argentina’s president defended a pension reform bill approved by Congress in the early hours of Tuesday that has prompted violent protests and a general strike, saying it seeks only to benefit retirees. The measure passed in the lower house by a 127-117 vote after more than 12 hours of debate, much of which came as demonstrators clashed with police outside the chamber.
Tuesday, December 19th 2017 - 12:50 UTC
Second chapter of Buenos Aires battle over pension overhaul; 24 hour general strike

Police and protesters clashed on Monday outside Argentina’s Congress as lawmakers debated a proposed pension overhaul that has angered retirees and prompted union leaders to wage a general strike.