Stories for 2018

Saturday, July 14th 2018 - 07:48 UTC
Venezuela’s oil crisis gets worse: Production keeps falling

Venezuela’s oil production plunged by another 47,500 barrels per day (bpd) in June, compared to a month earlier. An exodus of workers and field shut downs were reported for the month, pointing to a grim near-term future that could see total production dip below 1 million barrels per day (mb/d) by the end of the year.
Saturday, July 14th 2018 - 07:44 UTC
UN agrees first-ever Global Compact on migration

For the first time ever, United Nations Member States have agreed an all-encompassing Global Compact to better manage international migration, address its challenges, strengthen migrant rights and contribute to sustainable development.
Saturday, July 14th 2018 - 07:42 UTC
No casualties reported as Chilean Antarctica base goes down in flames

The Antarctic Maritime Government building in King George Island went down in flames at dawn Thursday. Nobody was injured and maritime traffic support went on with help from the INACh and the Air Force.
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.