MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for March 28th 2019
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 08:55 UTC
UN security Council denounces US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights
The United States was isolated at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights as the other countries on the council opposed the move.
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
OAS approves “Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela”; Uruguay votes against
The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) approved on Wednesday the resolution “Humanitarian Assistance in Venezuela” encouraging member states, permanent observers, and the competent international organizations “to continue providing support and implementing measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.”
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Trump calls on Russia to pull its troops from Venezuela; Guaido's wife meets Trump and Pence at White House
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to pull its troops from Venezuela and said that “all options” were open to make that happen. The arrival of two Russian air force planes outside Caracas on Saturday believed to be carrying nearly 100 Russian special forces and cyber-security personnel has escalated the political crisis in Venezuela.
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
Boeing says it has made changes to the control systems linked to fatal crashes
Boeing has issued changes to controversial control systems linked to two fatal crashes of its 737 Max planes in the last five months. But it's still not certain when the planes, that were grounded worldwide this month, will be allowed to fly. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the accidents.
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 08:21 UTC
Scotland's main salmon farmer reports sharp fall in tonnage because of sea lice
The main salmon farmer in Scottish waters has reported a sharp fall in the tonnage produced last year, much of that due to the problems with sea lice. Mowi's annual report reveals the amount of gutted salmon it produced from Scottish waters fell by 36%.
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 07:15 UTC
Argentine court demands Florencia Kirchner's medical report; she is in Cuba allegedly suffering PTSD
Former president Cristina Fernandez daughter, Florencia Kirchner will return to Argentina once she has received her medical release and is capable of taking a plane, said the family's lawyer Carlos Beraldi.
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Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 06:59 UTC
“Viking Sky” had engine problems because of low oil levels, shut off by sensors
The cruise ship caught in a storm off the Norwegian coast experienced engine problems due to low oil levels, according to Norwegian authorities. Lars Alvestad, head of the country's maritime agency, said sensors had detected the shortage and shut off engines to prevent a breakdown.
