Stories for March 4th 2019

Monday, March 4th 2019 - 21:44 UTC
Vale's top executives removed following the collapse of a dam that killed 300

The head of Brazil's Vale mining giant has stepped down following the collapse of a dam which killed at least 186 people in the town of Brumadinho. Fabio Schvartsman and several other executives asked to be removed after prosecutors called for their dismissal.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 21:39 UTC
Brazil's 2018/19 soy exports forecasted to decline : smaller crop and domestic prices higher

Brazil’s soybean exports are expected to come in 14-18% down on the year in 2019 due to lower production and reduced buying by China, industry reports showed.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 08:57 UTC
Chinese jigger illegally operating flees from the Argentine Coast Guard

A Chinese flagged jigger, “Hua Xiang 801” has fled from the Argentine Coast Guard, ignoring calls to stop engines, and intimidating shots, after it was discovered red-handed operating in Argentine waters early Sunday dawn.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 08:46 UTC
World Wildlife Day: UK provides a helping hand to turtles and mangroves

Sunday 3 March marks United Nations World Wildlife Day. The theme for this year is, ‘Life below water: for people and planet’. One of the key animals whose plight is being highlighted is the turtle, which are targeted for their eggs, meat and shells. The animal has also suffered from habitat loss due to construction on coastlines.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 08:39 UTC
A mobile free application “HearWHO”, to help with hearing loss

On the annual World Hearing Day (3 March), the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched “hearWHO”, a free application for mobile devices which allows people to check their hearing regularly and intervene early in case of hearing loss. The app is targeted at those who are at risk of hearing loss or who already experience some of the symptoms related to hearing loss.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 08:16 UTC
Footballer Emiliano Sala death unveils the “grey charter” business in the UK

The pilot of the crashed plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala dropped out of training for his commercial pilot's license before it was completed. David Ibbotson, who has still not been found, was not licensed to carry paying passengers, which has fuelled speculation the flight was illegal. Cardiff City striker Sala's body was found in the wreckage just off Guernsey on 4 February.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 08:00 UTC
EU discusses future partnership of Overseas Territories in Tahiti

At a meeting on Friday in Papeete (Tahiti) in French Polynesia, the EU discussed its future partnership with the Overseas Countries and Territories and signed five cooperation programmes with them totalling €44 million.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 07:55 UTC
Guaidó calls for mass protests on Monday morning when he returns to Venezuela

Venezuela’s opposition leader called on Sunday for mass protests across the country on Monday as he announced his return to the country after a week touring Latin American allies.“I’m announcing my return to the country. I am calling on the Venezuelan people to mobilize all over the country tomorrow at 11:00 am (1500 GMT),” Guaido said on Twitter.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 07:45 UTC
Lula back in prison after attending the funeral of his grandson Arthur

Ex Brazilian president Lula da Silva is back in prison after being let out to attend his grandson Arthur's funeral. The seven-year-old died of meningitis on Friday. Lula was allowed to go to the burial in São Paulo on Saturday, where supporters gathered to greet him. Lula is serving 12 years in prison on corruption charges.
Monday, March 4th 2019 - 07:21 UTC
Father of Argentine president and prominent businessman dies at age 88

Franco Macri, the father of Argentina's president who migrated to the South American country from Italy as a teenager and went on to become one of its most prominent businessmen, died on Saturday, the president's office said. He was 88.