Stories for September 2019

Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 07:08 UTC
Trump pledges to hit the Taliban harder on 18th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

President Donald Trump pledged to hit the Taliban “harder” than ever as America on Wednesday marked the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that led the country into war in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 23:11 UTC
UN: Scientists call for urgent action to avoid reversing the development gains

New York, 11 September — Achieving human well-being and eradicating poverty for all of the Earth’s people—expected to number eight and a half billion by 2030—is still possible, but only if there is a fundamental—and urgent—change in the relationship between people and nature, and a significant reduction in social and gender inequalities between and inside countries, according to a new United Nations report by an independent group of scientists to be launched at the 2019 SDG Summit, but made available today.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
The balancing act of Alberto Fernandez between populism and free market reforms

Argentina's presidential front-runner Alberto Fernandez is on a tightrope between the interventionist policies of his better-known running mate Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and the stumbling free-market reforms of incumbent Mauricio Macri.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Trump fires hyper hawk Bolton; “foreign policy remains unchanged”, Pompeo

Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the firing of hawkish national security adviser John Bolton, a move widely seen as boosting the president's push to negotiate with US foes in Afghanistan, North Korea, and other trouble spots.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Venezuela starts war games along the Colombian border mobilizing 150.000 troops

Venezuela's armed forces chiefs said on Tuesday they had begun mobilizing 150,000 troops for military exercises on the Colombian border amid renewed tensions between Bogota and Caracas.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Bolsonaro's offensive foreign policy tweets have created at least twelve disputes with world leaders

Offending French, German, Norwegian and UN leaders along the way, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has embarked on a diplomatic scorched earth policy that is fueling concern over potential long-term damage to Brazil's global relations.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Numerous messages of support for French First Lady, insulted by Bolsonaro

World leaders have offered their support to Brigitte Macron, the wife of France's president, after a string of public insults from Brazilian leaders targeting her appearance.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
PM Johnson insists he will not request an extension to Brexit, despite parliament, which is suspended until 14 October

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he would not request an extension to Brexit, hours after a law came into force demanding that he delay Britain’s departure from the European Union until 2020 unless he can strike a divorce deal.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:35 UTC
China agrees to open its soymeal livestock feed market to Argentina; pact will be signed Wednesday

China will allow the import of soymeal livestock feed from Argentina for the first time under a deal announced by Buenos Aires on Tuesday, an agreement that will link the world's top exporter of the feed with the top global consumer.
Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:32 UTC
Brazilian markets influenced by weak data from China and coming central banks decisions

Brazilian shares broke a four-day run of gains on Tuesday, mirroring declines in global stocks after weak China data-fueled growth concerns, while currencies were tepid ahead of major central bank policy decisions.