MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for February 9th 2018
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Friday, February 9th 2018 - 10:08 UTC
Japanese companies Brexit warning: no profits, no private company can continue
Japan's ambassador to the UK has said Brexit is a high stakes issue and that no company would be able to stay in the UK if it was not profitable. Koji Tsuruoka was speaking outside Number 10 after a meeting between Prime Minister Theresa May and 19 top Japanese bosses.
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Friday, February 9th 2018 - 10:03 UTC
Falklands protects wildlife in the breeding and moulting season
A Falkland Islands government calls for prudence, respect, and distance, to protect wildlife in the breeding and moulting season. ”The public are advised that during the summer season, moulting or breeding penguins and wildlife come ashore around the islands to rest and/or care for their young.
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Friday, February 9th 2018 - 09:56 UTC
As Dow Jones plunges 10% points, fears of a bear market and ripples effects on the economy
The United States Dow Jones industrial average nosedived more than 1,000 points on Thursday, registering another eye-popping loss for the closely-followed index, as wild trading and fears of rising interest rates around the world took hold of traders. The Dow as well as the S&P 500, a broader stock index, are now down more than 10% from their all-time highs, passing an important psychological barrier known as a “correction” for the first time in two years.
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Friday, February 9th 2018 - 09:54 UTC
Brazilian congress member arrested on arrival from the US; he must spend five years in jail
Brazil's federal police have arrested a congressman on corruption charges at Sao Paulo's international airport, saying they feared he could try to escape to Paraguay. A panel of the country's top court this week ordered the arrest of Congressman Joao Rodrigues after his corruption conviction was upheld by a federal court.
