Stories for November 7th 2018

Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 18:37 UTC
Sino-Chilean consortium ready to move forward with new port in Corral

A Sino-Chilean consortium is awaiting clearance to bring its project for a new port in the Corral area before the Environmental Impact Assessment System authorities in the South American country, a firm executive announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 16:50 UTC
Killed journalists worldwide now on UNESCO online database

UNESCO Tuesday announced the creation of an online database of murdered journalists around the world and on the ensuing investigations of their deaths.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:58 UTC
Falklands' veteran wins mental health care battle

The Daily Express has reported that a Falklands' veteran who went on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of ex service men has won a victory after the former head of the British Army intervened in the case. Ex-paratrooper Gus Hales, 62, launched his protest over the “disgraceful” lack of mental health care for former soldiers and the prosecutions that are being brought against those who have served in Northern Ireland.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:55 UTC
Brazilian inflation to peak in second quarter for 2019, forecasts Central bank

The Brazilian central bank on Tuesday forecast that inflation is likely to peak in the second quarter of 2019 before easing towards its target, adding that underlying inflation was at “appropriate” levels.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:51 UTC
Bolsonaro wants pension reform passed before he takes office on January first

Brazil’s right-wing President-elect Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that Congress must make some progress this year on a pension reform proposed by the outgoing government before he takes office on January first.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:49 UTC
France planning new aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle

France's government launched plans on Tuesday for a new aircraft carrier, saying it will make a decision on how to build the multi-billion-euro warship in 2020. France currently has one carrier, the Charles-de-Gaulle, but is seeking to develop a replacement that would serve until 2080 and be adapted for next-generation combat jets.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:47 UTC
Bill Gates in China presents his latest revolution: futuristic toilets

U.S. billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates unveiled on Tuesday in Beijing a futuristic toilet that doesn’t need water or sewers and uses chemicals to turn human waste into fertilizer. The Microsoft Corp co-founder, who a day earlier was one of the high profile guests at a major trade event in Shanghai, also lauded the globalized and free trade systems that made the toilet technology possible.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:43 UTC
US and China agree to a top level meeting next Friday to ease bitter disputes

The United States and China will hold a delayed top-level security dialogue on Friday, the latest sign of a thaw in relations, as China’s vice president said Beijing was willing to talk with Washington to resolve their bitter trade dispute.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:39 UTC
Lobbying in UK to impose a price-hiking “meat tax” to prevent 6.000 deaths annually

A price-hiking “meat tax” could prevent almost 6,000 deaths per year in the UK and save the economy more than £70 million in avoided healthcare costs, say researchers Globally, meat taxes could save an estimated 220,000 lives by 2020 and reduce healthcare costs by £30.7 billion, a study has found.
Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:34 UTC
Ozone layer recovering, says the latest UN report: new threat from East Asia

The earth's protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, a new United Nations report said. The ozone layer had been thinning since the late 1970s. Scientist raised the alarm and ozone-depleting chemicals were phased out worldwide.