Stories for June 2019

Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolsonaro returns indigenous land claims to the Ministry of Agriculture

Right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro issued a new decree putting decisions on indigenous land claims in the hands of the Ministry of Agriculture, four weeks after Congress rebuffed him on the move that is sought by Brazil’s farm lobby.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Trump pulls back from a Friday retaliation attack on Iran for the downing of a US drone

United States President Donald Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing a US surveillance drone but pulled back from launching them on Thursday night after a day of escalating tensions.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Total vote recount ordered in Guatemala's Sunday presidential election

Guatemala will hold a total vote recount after fraud allegations in the wake of last Sunday's presidential and legislative elections, the country's Supreme Electoral Court announced on Thursday.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:22 UTC
Walmart agrees to pay millions to settle corruption practices in overseas units

Walmart Inc said on Thursday it will pay US$382 million to settle a seven-year-long investigation into whether its overseas units in Mexico, Brazil, China and India violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The retailer will pay more than US$144 million to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission and about US$138 million to resolve parallel criminal charges by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to court and regulatory filings.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:12 UTC
Now the race (and Brexit challenge) is down to Boris and Jeremy

Fervent Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson and foreign minister Jeremy Hunt emerged on Thursday as the only two candidates left in the race to become British prime minister, with the flamboyant Johnson odds-on favorite to win next month.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 09:07 UTC
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia over Ukraine until February 2020

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to prolong economic sanctions against Russia over the turmoil in Ukraine until the end of January 2020, a spokesman for the bloc said. The EU first slapped sanctions on Russia after Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014 and supported rebels fighting Kiev troops in the east of the country. That conflict, which killed 13,000 people, is still simmering.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 08:49 UTC
Falklands' team to compete at the World Sheep Shearing championship in France

On the road to the World Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Le Dorat, France from July 4 until July 7, the Falkland Islands' team is limbering up at prestigious UK agricultural shows.
Friday, June 21st 2019 - 08:31 UTC
UK broke the law by allowing arms sales to Saudi Arabia, rules senior judge

Britain broke the law by allowing arms sales to Saudi Arabia that might have been deployed in the war in Yemen, an English court ruled on Thursday after activists said there was evidence the weapons had been used in violation of human rights statutes.
Thursday, June 20th 2019 - 21:31 UTC
United Airlines reaches US$ 1.9bn deal with Embraer involving 39 E-175

United Airlines has signed twenty firm orders for the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer E-175, which is configured to seat 70 passengers, with an option to acquire 19 more E-175. Total value of the order was put at US$ 1.9 billion, based on the current list price for the aircraft.
Thursday, June 20th 2019 - 16:24 UTC
Royal Navy appoints new First Sea Lord

Surrounded by family and watched by those at the head of the UK’s closest allies, Admiral Tony Radakin took over on Wednesday from Admiral Sir Philip Jones as Britain’s most senior sailor. The torch of Naval leadership changed hands as Admiral Jones stepped down after three years at the helm as First Sea Lord – and 41 years serving his nation.