Stories for 2017

Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:11 UTC
Mercosur farmers will continue to vaccinate against foot and mouth disease

Mercosur Federation of Rural Associations consider inconvenient that the region should cease to vaccinate cattle against foot and mouth disease.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:01 UTC
FMD outbreak in Colombia under control but origin remains inconclusive

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reports that no further outbreaks of foot and mouth disease have been reported in Colombia, however, the investigation is ongoing.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 09:58 UTC
Seven million Venezuelans in symbolic referendum vote to cut short Maduro´s mandate

More than seven million Venezuelans participated in an unofficial referendum organized by the opposition Sunday and 98% voted to delegitimize the rule of President Nicolas Maduro, according to academics monitoring the vote.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 05:26 UTC
Tony Blair does not rule out a Jeremy Corbyn win on a “far Left program”

Tony Blair says he now accepts Jeremy Corbyn could become prime minister. The ex-PM told BBC Newsnight that a year ago he would have said it was impossible for the left-wing Labour leader to win. But he added: “There's been so many political upsets, it's possible Jeremy Corbyn could become prime minister and Labour could win on that program.”
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 05:16 UTC
Santiago de Chile covered in two inches snow blanket

A rare snowfall in Santiago, Chile, left at least one person dead and caused widespread power outages Sunday. An early winter cold front brought cold temperatures to the southern and central parts of Chile, with Santiago reaching near-freezing temperatures and snow fell throughout the morning and early afternoon.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:59 UTC
Falklands' demining operations since 2009 have cost London £16.6 million

The British government has spent £ 16.604.385 in demining operations in the Falkland Islands since 2009. The information was confirmed by the Foreign Office following a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:49 UTC
Hammond admits Brexit is holding back investments in UK

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that businesses are holding off from investing in the UK because of uncertainty about Brexit. The interview came a day before the second round of negotiations which take place this Monday in Brussels.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:35 UTC
Tory MP reaffirms UK commitment to stand by Gibraltar after Brexit

Spain’s “eccentric” enclaves in north Africa make its position on Gibraltar “incomprehensible”, said Tory MP Dominic Grieve reaffirming UK’s commitment to stand by Gibraltar after Brexit. Speaking during a visit to Gibraltar, MP Grieve said any future Brexit deal struck by the UK with the EU must also include the Rock.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:29 UTC
Britain is in for a rough ride, unless cabinet ministers stop squabbling

Britain is in for “a rough ride” unless cabinet ministers stop squabbling over Brexit, the former head of the civil service has warned. Writing in the Observer, Lord O’Donnell called for cabinet ministers to unite in backing a lengthy transition deal and “start being honest about the complexity of the challenge”. “There is no chance all the details will be hammered out in 20 months,” he warned.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:12 UTC
France seeking to disrupt and degrade UK's financial sector, claims City of London

France is actively seeking to exploit Brexit to disrupt and degrade Britain’s lucrative financial sector, a senior City representative has warned. Former foreign office minister Jeremy Browne, who acts as the City of London’s envoy on Brexit, said the French see the British as “adversaries” in the forthcoming withdrawal negotiations.