Stories for February 27th 2019

Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 21:23 UTC
Boeing and Embraer partnership now approved

The proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer was approved today by Embraer’s shareholders during an Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held at the company’s headquarters in Brazil.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:27 UTC
Orthodox, US trained economist, Campos Neto confirmed as Brazilian central bank governor

Brazil's Senate-confirmed Roberto Campos Neto as central bank governor on Tuesday, after he stressed that controlling inflation and reining in public spending were critical to supporting economic growth.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands' Fortuna Ltd. implements jigger crew safety awareness courses

One of the Falkland Islands leading fishing companies, Fortuna Limited has launched a shore-based safety training course for the crew of illex jiggers set to operate in the Islands in the illex squid season. Some 900 crew-members are expected to undergo the course, which is being held every day over a two week period.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Brexit deadline: Mrs May promises a vote on delaying UK's withdrawal

Theresa May has promised MPs a vote on delaying the UK's departure from the EU or ruling out a no-deal Brexit, if they reject her deal next month. Mrs. May made a statement to MPs about Brexit on Tuesday, amid the threat of a revolt by Remain-supporting ministers
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:17 UTC
Brazil says glyphosate is non-cancerous, but health risks remain for those exposed to the weed-killer

Analysts at Brazilian health agency Anvisa have determined that the weed-killer glyphosate does not cause cancer while recommending exposure limits as international pressure to reduce use of the chemical grows. Companies such as Bayer AG and its unit Monsanto, which produces glyphosate-based weed-killers, have faced legal challenges over allegations that glyphosate causes cancer. A new study published this month also links high exposure to cancer.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 08:54 UTC
North Korea could thrive as Vietnam, “and very quickly, if it would denuclearize,” Trump said

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet this Wednesday for their second summit, betting their personal relationship can break a stalemate over the North's nuclear weapons and end more than 70 years of hostility.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 08:49 UTC
Argentina's chief rabbi seriously injured at his home by seven assailants

The head of Argentina’s main Jewish group said an assault Monday on the country’s chief rabbi was motivated by anti-Semitism. Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich was beaten and seriously injured by assailants who broke into his home while he and his wife were there, taking money and personal effects.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 08:43 UTC
US Lower House revokes Trump's emergency declaration on the border wall

The US House of Representatives has voted to revoke President Donald Trump's emergency declaration over building a US-Mexico border wall. The bid to overturn the declaration now goes to the Republican-majority Senate, where some conservatives have said they will vote with Democrats.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 08:34 UTC
Brexit: Gibraltar supports revoking Article 50 and remaining in the EU

The best Brexit outcome for Gibraltar would be for the UK to revoke Article 50 and remain in the European Union, the Gibraltar Government said on Tuesday. No.6 Convent Place was reacting after Prime Minister Theresa May accepted for the first time that the UK may not leave the European Union on March 29, offering MPs a chance to vote to delay Brexit if her deal is rejected again next month.