Stories for 2018

Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
Tons of frozen micro-plastics found trapped in the floating ice of the Arctic

Record levels of micro-plastics have been found trapped inside sea ice floating in the Arctic. Ice cores gathered across the Arctic Ocean reveal micro-plastics at concentrations two to three times higher than previously recorded. As sea ice melts with climate change, the plastic will be released back into the water, with unknown effects on wildlife, say German scientists.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
Setback for Trump: Federal judge rules in support of “Dreamers” program

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation. US District Judge John D Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program “was unlawful and must be set aside.”
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:59 UTC
Brazilian company buys Shell downstream assets in Argentina

Brazil’s Raizen Combustiveis SA agreed to buy downstream assets in Argentina from Royal Dutch Shell for US$ 950 million, according to a securities filing on Tuesday. Raízen Combustiveis, a joint venture between Brazil´s Cosan SA Indústria e Comércio and Shell, will have a 20% market share in fuel distribution in Argentina.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
Paraguay soy farmers hopeful newly elected Senate will not slap levy on exports

Paraguay's business-friendly ruling party lost fewer seats in Sunday's Senate election, than expected, ensuring strict fiscal policies while lessening chances of a tax hike on the key soy sector. Farmers in the world's No. 4 soybean exporter had feared that the new Senate might approves a measure, defeated last year, that would slap a 10% levy on exports.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:46 UTC
Argentina central bank holds benchmark rate at 27.25%; economy expands 4.7% in first two months

Argentina’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 27.25% on Tuesday, reiterating in a statement that high-frequency indicators suggested core inflation would remain high in April, but below March levels.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:39 UTC
”Falklands (UK)” reference in Heineken H41 beer bottles condemned in Argentine social networks

Heineken brewery has been caught red handed with one of its beers' label referring to the disputed South Atlantic islands as “Falklands” and in brackets saying they belong to the United Kingdom, despite the fact the Dutch company is using Patagonian yeast.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:30 UTC
Whatsapp is banning under-16s from using its platform in the European Union

Popular messaging service Whatsapp is banning under-16s from using its platform in the European Union. Users must currently be at least 13, but the firm is changing the rules ahead of the introduction of new EU data privacy regulations in May.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:25 UTC
Lord Mayor of London visits Chile to boost financial and professional sector links

The Lord Mayor of London, global ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry, is visiting Chile at the head of a business delegation this week with the aim of strengthening trade links with the City of London.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 08:15 UTC
Brazil's Lula gives his party the green light to find a new presidential candidate

Brazil's ex-president Lula, who is imprisoned for corruption, on Tuesday gave his Workers' Party (PT) the green light to find a new candidate for the October presidential election in which he remains the frontrunner. “I want you to feel totally free to take whatever decision you need because 2018 is an important year for the PT, for the left and for democracy,” wrote Lula da Silva in a letter to the party leadership.
Wednesday, April 25th 2018 - 02:07 UTC
English Language Day at the UN

English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. The Day is the result of a 2010 initiative by the Department of Public Information, establishing language days for each of the Organization's six official languages.