Stories for June 20th 2018

Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 22:50 UTC
Internet Blackout against student cheating in Algeria

Algerian authorities shot down the internet access for two hours on Wednesday, coinciding with the start of high school diploma exams, the first in a series of internet blackouts to stop students cheating, AFP journalists in Algiers reports.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 09:12 UTC
Kim in China underlines “friendship, unity and cooperation” with Beijing

Kim Jong Un declared North Korea's unstinting “friendship, unity and cooperation” with Beijing during his third visit to China this year, in a show of loyalty to his main ally following a landmark summit with US President Donald Trump.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Ortega's paramilitary groups on shooting spree against protestors; Church dialogue backed talks collapse

Three people were shot dead in the city of Masaya as security forces and para military groups tried to regain control of the area, a human rights group reported on Tuesday, the two-month anniversary of political unrest that has shaken Nicaragua.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:54 UTC
Ecuadorean ex president included in kidnapping investigation

Ecuador's highest court has ordered former President Rafael Correa included in an investigation into a 2012 botched kidnapping of an opposition lawmaker. The judge in charge of the case gave Correa a month to clear his name.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
Cuba actively promotes foreign investment to prop the economy

The Cuban government opened on Monday the 3rd Edition of International Convention and Exhibition of Cuban Industry (CubaIndustria 2018), seeking to attract foreign investors to revitalize the country's economy.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:37 UTC
General Electric loses its place in the Dow Jones average after more than 100 years

General Electric is losing its place on the Dow Jones Industrial Average after more than 100 years in a move that reflects a fall in the firm's fortunes and changes to the US economy. Walgreens Boots Alliance is to take its spot on the financial index, which tracks shares of 30 companies deemed representative of the US economy. The change takes effect on 26 June.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:31 UTC
Global Index decides on Wednesday if it includes Argentina and Saudi Arabia

Global index compiler MSCI is considering including Argentina and Saudi Arabia in its emerging market indexes at a review of its widely-tracked benchmark on Wednesday, and could potentially announce candidates that may join its indexes in future.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Brexit bill (and Theresa May) face crucial vote in a divided House

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plans were rejected by parliament’s upper chamber on Monday, setting up a confrontation with pro-EU MPs later this week which will test her ability to lead a minority government.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:16 UTC
“Beware of little David”, Lula da Silva tells Brazil' team ahead of the match with Costa Rica

Ex president Lula da Silva is serving a 12-year sentence for corruption in Curitiba, but as all Brazilians loves football, the national sport, and has been contracted as a commentator for the World's Cup in Russia.
Wednesday, June 20th 2018 - 08:10 UTC
Emotional tribute of Dutch Queen Maxima to her deceased younger sister

Argentine born Dutch Queen Maxima on Tuesday paid an emotional tribute to her beloved late younger sister, who was found dead earlier this month in Buenos Aires in a suspected suicide. In a rare public and personal speech – her first public appearance since the death – the queen thanked all those who have sent letters and messages following the death earlier this month of Inés Zorreguieta, her younger sister.