Stories for March 23rd 2019

Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 07:31 UTC
Seven countries have launched the Forum for Progress of South America

South American countries on Friday launched the Forum for the Progress of South America (Prosur), a new regional bloc which seeks the “integration and strengthening of the region.”
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 07:17 UTC
Ex Brazilian president silent on questioning; he could be released on Wednesday

A Brazilian appeals court will decide on Wednesday whether to grant a request for the release of former President Michel Temer, a judge at the court said on Friday. Judge Ivan Athié said that the Regional Federal Court of the 2nd Region (TRF-2) will decide on the petition by Temer's defense.
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 06:49 UTC
Scotland First Minister leads Saturday march in London demanding a second Brexit referendum

Politicians including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon are to join thousands of Scots on a march in London to demand a second Brexit referendum. Bus-loads of protesters travelled through the night from across Scotland for the People's Vote event.
Saturday, March 23rd 2019 - 06:30 UTC
A petition to halt the Brexit process has passed three million signatures

A petition calling on the UK Government to halt the Brexit process has passed three million signatures. The Revoke Article 50 petition has become the second most popular submitted to the Parliament website with the highest rate of sign-ups on record, according to the official Petitions Committee.

Seven countries have launched the Forum for Progress of South America