Stories for July 19th 2019

Friday, July 19th 2019 - 10:48 UTC
Macri wants those behind the AMIA attack to be tried in Argentina

Argentine President Mauricio Macri Thursday pledged to continue to seek that the people involved in the 1994 bombing of the Israeli Social Service Associacion (AMIA) “be tried in Argentine territory” to bring impunity to an end, once “the weight of the law has reached those responsible.”
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Falklands' government and fishing industry reject MLA Spink's 'breezy' Brexit

The impact of Brexit on the Falkland Islands' fishing industry could be “significant” according to the fishing industry, contradicting lawmaker MLA Roger Spink’s view in last week's Penguin News that there were measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Loans from Russia and China to Venezuela will be renegotiated through the Paris Club, says Guaidó

Loans to Venezuela from President Nicolas Maduro's allies Russia and China would be renegotiated through the Paris Club if Maduro leaves power, an advisor to the opposition said, responding to concerns about favorable treatment for the two countries.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:54 UTC
June was the hottest month in 140 years, says NOAA

June 2019 was the hottest in 140 years, setting a global record, according to the latest monthly global climate report released on Thursday by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
Chile reduces copper price projection for 2019 as China's demand slows down

Chile, the world's largest producer of copper, reduced on Thursday its price projection for the precious metal for 2019 from US$3.05 to US$2.89 per pound due to a drop in demand from the planet's largest consumer, China.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:44 UTC
 Huawei is not restricted in Brazil, says VP Hamilton Mourao

China's Huawei will not be restricted in Brazil where plans are underway to launch a 5G network, the country's vice president said, defying US pressure to shun the firm.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:42 UTC
African swine fever: Pork prices in China soaring and the worst is yet to come

Pork prices have been sent soaring and herds devastated as African swine fever tears through China's massive pig-farming industry, forcing the country to ramp up imports to satisfy demand - but analysts warn worse is yet to come.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Incoming EC head open to grant UK more time: “we don't want a hard Brexit”

The future head of the European Commission said she would be minded to grant Britain an extension to talks on its exit from the EU if London gave good grounds, adding that an orderly departure was important to launch future ties on a good footing.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
Trump administration lifts ban on pesticide chlorpyrifos, linked to children health issues

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said it will not ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health issues in children, from use on U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Giant manta ray asks for help with fishing hooks below its eye

A giant manta ray with several fishing hooks caught below its eye appeared to ask two nearby divers for help in removing them and then waited patiently for them to do so.