Stories for July 2018

Saturday, July 14th 2018 - 07:35 UTC
FIFA picks Argentine Pitana for World Cup decider

FIFA has picked Argentina's Nestor Pitana to referee Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.
Friday, July 13th 2018 - 11:16 UTC
Argentine town hoists Falkland Islands flag on Independence Day

Ceres residents were shocked to see the main flag during Independence Day celebrations was that of the Falkland Islands. City Hall asks for forgiveness (perdón) via Facebook.
Friday, July 13th 2018 - 10:26 UTC
Donald Trump unwelcome in London: ‘Trump baby’ blimp will fly over the Parliament

The unpopularity of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, shown apparent by Thursday night, when protests started as soon as he landed in London for a meeting with the PM Theresa May. The US president, as the main event of his trip, will hold talks with the prime minister May and the new foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, at the PM’s Chequers country retreat.
Friday, July 13th 2018 - 06:27 UTC
Trump’s provoking advice about soft Brexit and immigration; praise to Boris Johnson ahead his UK visit

In an astonishing interview, the U.S. President, Donald Trump, praised Boris Johnson and said that PM Theresa May ignored his advice on Brexit negotiations. The President also suggested that the former foreign secretary would make a great prime minister due his 'hard line' Brexit plan.
Friday, July 13th 2018 - 05:58 UTC
UN chief Antonio Guterres highlighted the “immense potential” of migration

Secretary-General António Guterres told a press conference at UN Headquarters that “migration is a positive global phenomenon.” The Secretary-General stated that on negotiations on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration expected to conclude on Friday in New York, for formal adoption in December in Marrakesh.
Friday, July 13th 2018 - 05:52 UTC
Argentina: Macri grants a 20% salary increase to the Armed Forces

In an effort to fix a persistent deterioration of relations, the President ordered a 20% rise in the salaries of the Armed Forces. It was a political decision against the fiscal austerity measures that the government promised the IMF to deserve a financial rescue of 50,000 million dollars, but necessary to calm what already threatened to become a serious storm.
Thursday, July 12th 2018 - 17:37 UTC
Peruvians against corrupt judiciary - President Vizcarra announces reforms

Thousands of Peruvians marched Wednesday evening in Lima to protest against corruption in the justice system, after recordings of unproper behaviour by judges and members of the Council of the Magistracy were aired.The demonstration began from Plaza San Martin and toured Lima's historic downtown on its way to the Main Courthouse building and back to Plaza San Martín.
Thursday, July 12th 2018 - 17:02 UTC
UN chief pushes for greater benefits from new technology, as he launches digital experts panel

A high-profile group of tech experts has been assembled at the request of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, tasked with putting the benefits of digital technology to more effective use, while also protecting against unwanted or unexpected negative impacts.
Thursday, July 12th 2018 - 05:49 UTC
Nicaragua unrest kills 264: Ortega and opposition face each other amid crisis

The Nicaraguan opposition will intensify its pressure against President Daniel Ortega on Thursday, with a demonstration and a general strike, but the government, in counteroffensive, prepares its revolutionary commemoration march towards Masaya, the most rebellious city in the country where at least 14 people died last weekend due a raid between pro-government paramilitary and protesters.
Thursday, July 12th 2018 - 05:22 UTC
Donald Trump to push NATO on Military Spending

Amid tense relations with some NATO members and conflictive economic relations with China due the “America First” policy, United States President Donald Trump criticized European Allies on Wednesday in Brussels.