MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for January 15th 2018
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Monday, January 15th 2018 - 04:23 UTC
Norway laughs at Australia's blooper on polar bear attacks
Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted a helpful clarification for Australian travelers, who had been warned by their government about Norwegian polar bear attacks.
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Monday, January 15th 2018 - 04:00 UTC
French dairy recalls 12 million boxes of baby milk from 83 countries: salmonella
More than twelve million boxes of French baby milk products are being recalled from 83 countries for suspected salmonella contamination. The recall includes Lactalis' Picot, Milumel and Taranis brands.
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Monday, January 15th 2018 - 02:41 UTC
Francis arrives in Chile to a divided church with threats of violence and protests over abuses allegations
Pope Francis' trip to South America is supposed to be all about peace, unity and hope. But the pontiff could also be welcomed with protests, threats of violence and controversy over allegations of abuses by the Catholic Church. Argentina born Francis comes to his home continent for a two-country, six-city apostolic visit that starts in Chile this Monday and ends in Peru a week later.
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Monday, January 15th 2018 - 01:57 UTC
Falklands' war hero Rick Jolly, who saved hundreds of lives of British and Argentine solider, has died
A Royal Navy medical officer who saved the lives of hundreds of British and Argentine troops during the Falklands War has died, aged 71. Working amid terrible conditions in the field, Surgeon Capt Rick Jolly OBE, from Torpoint, Cornwall, saved the life of every British serviceman he treated. He is the only person to have been decorated by both Britain and Argentina for his service during the conflict.
