Stories for May 2019

Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Huawei launches its Smartphone line in Brazil targeting the premium segment

China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd launched two high-end smartphone handsets in Brazil, making its second attempt to penetrate the world’s fourth-largest smartphone market, broadening its footprint in Latin America.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:47 UTC
House Speaker Pelosi accused the Attorney General of lying to the US Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday accused the top US law-enforcement officer of committing a crime by lying to Congress, escalating the showdown between Donald Trump's administration and the Democrats investigating him.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:40 UTC
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite strong pressure from Trump for a cut

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold despite pressure from President Donald Trump to announce a cut. The central bank said borrowing costs will remain at between 2.25%-2.5%.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:29 UTC
Bombardier selling its Northern Ireland operations: 3.600 jobs on the line

The aerospace firm, Bombardier, is putting its Northern Ireland operation up for sale as part of a reorganization of the business. The Canadian aircraft manufacturer employs about 3,600 people across several locations in Northern Ireland.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:21 UTC
Proposals for a world class whisky tourist attraction in Edinburgh at the former House of Fraser

Proposals to open a “world-class” whisky tourist destination in one of Edinburgh's most prominent empty buildings is set to go ahead. Drinks giant Diageo's plans for the former House of Fraser building at the west end of Princes Street are expected to be passed next week. They have been recommended for approval by council planning officers.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 08:17 UTC
UK business spending on sports sponsorship to reach £35bn globally in 2019

Business spending on sports sponsorship is set to grow by 4% to £35bn globally in 2019, according to a new report. But rights-holders, such as leagues, teams or tournaments, are under-exploiting sponsorship deals, according to research from agency Two Circles.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 07:28 UTC
Emirates code-share partnership with LATAM Brazil on 17 Brazilian routes

Emirates has announced a new code share partnership agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil covering domestic services in Brazil, providing greater choice and connectivity to its customers.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 06:56 UTC
Measles outbreak in Church of Scientology cruise ship “Freewinds” forces the quarantine of 300 passengers

The Church of Scientology’s cruise ship Freewinds with 300 passengers aboard has been quarantined in port by the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia for measles after a female crew member was diagnosed with the highly contagious, preventable disease.
Thursday, May 2nd 2019 - 19:03 UTC
Loligo squid season in Falklands with over 51.000 tons while iIlex falls

The first season of the two loligo (Falklands calamari) seasons of 2019 closed with total catches of 51,000 tonnes, a 10,000 increase on the first season of 2018 and less than 30,000 tonnes short of the total for both 2018 seasons, 78,913 tonnes.
Thursday, May 2nd 2019 - 18:01 UTC
Maduro on the hunt: Court of Venezuela orders apprehension against Leopoldo Lopez

A Caracas Court released this Thursday an arrest warrant against the leader of the opposition party Voluntad Popular, Leopoldo López, for “violating” the domiciliary arrest measure, Venezuelan Supreme Court announced.