MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 23rd 2018
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Monday, April 23rd 2018 - 08:46 UTC
UK Project Guardian boosts air defense speed and accuracy
The Defense Secretary has announced up to £80m will be invested in a new computer system to boost the RAF's speed and accuracy. Known as Project Guardian, the Air Command and Control System will support early detection and rapid response to potential hostile or suspect aircraft.
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Monday, April 23rd 2018 - 08:42 UTC
Corruption a threat to democracy, remarks top Brazilian military on Army Day
Brazil's top army commander made another foray into political commentary, warning that corruption poses a threat to democracy in Latin America's biggest country. The comment by General Eduardo Villas Boas was his second high-profile remark on the state of Brazil's democracy this month, going against an unwritten rule that high-ranking military officers keep out of politics.
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Monday, April 23rd 2018 - 08:41 UTC
Bank of England likely to raise interest rates twice in 2018 and 2019
The Bank of England is likely to raise interest rates twice this year and twice in 2019, despite a sluggish economy, says a forecasting body. Bank governor Mark Carney has said a rate rise is “likely” this year, but any increases will be gradual.
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Monday, April 23rd 2018 - 08:37 UTC
Speed of recovery, the main debate on the Brazilian economy
Brazil's policy makers welcomed an upward revision of the country's growth by the International Monetary Fund, while downplaying the fact its estimate remains lower than others.
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Monday, April 23rd 2018 - 08:33 UTC
President Trump expected to visit London in “late summer”
United States president Donald Trump is planning on visiting the UK in the summer, it is reported. Mr. Trump has not visited the UK since he was elected to the White House in November 2016, with a potential visit to London to open the US Embassy in January not taking place.
