MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for March 7th 2019
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 08:43 UTC
UK and industry plan 30% of electricity from offshore wind farms by 2030
A deal confirmed between the UK government and the wind industry will ensure 30% of electricity comes from offshore wind by 2030. The move will help the UK towards the aim of securing almost all its power from low-carbon sources by 2030.
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
Huawei files a lawsuit against the US government for banning purchase of its products
Huawei has filed a lawsuit against the US government over a ban that restricts government agencies from using its products. In a statement, the firm said the US Congress has “failed to produce any evidence to support its restrictions”.
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 08:24 UTC
Another challenge for PM May: Lords vote to negotiate a customs union with EU
Britain's House of Lords passed an amendment on Wednesday calling for the government to negotiate a customs union with the European Union, giving Prime Minister Theresa May a potential new headache in her Brexit plans.
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 05:47 UTC
Environmental disaster: Owner of cargo ship grounded in Solomon Islands coral reef apologizes
The owner of a grounded cargo ship that is leaking oil into World Heritage-listed waters in the Solomon Islands has apologized for the environmental disaster but denied the crew were drunk when the accident happened.
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 05:39 UTC
Venezuelan regime of Maduro expels German ambassador
Venezuela's government expelled the German ambassador on Wednesday as embattled President Nicolas Maduro cracks down on a challenge to his rule. Ambassador Daniel Kriener was expelled two days after he and diplomats from other embassies welcomed home opposition leader Juan Guaido at the Caracas airport.
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 05:26 UTC
EU has urged to table fresh Brexit proposals within the next 48 hours
The UK has been urged to table fresh proposals within the next 48 hours to break the Brexit impasse. EU officials said they would work non-stop over the weekend if “acceptable” ideas were received by Friday to break the deadlock over the Irish backstop.
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Thursday, March 7th 2019 - 05:08 UTC
Bugatti unveils the world's most expensive car, al least US$ 11 million
French supercar maker Bugatti has unveiled the world's most expensive new car, sold to an unnamed buyer for at least US$ 11m (£9.5m) before tax. The exact price is not being revealed but is thought to have overtaken the previous new car record - about £8-9m for a Rolls-Royce Sweptail.
