Stories for November 2019

Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
Fires in Australia reach outskirts of Sydney: 50 homes destroyed

A cool change on Wednesday brought relief for firefighters battling massive bushfires in eastern Australia which destroyed 50 homes and saw flames come within meters of homes on the outskirts of Sydney.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
UK unemployment at a 45-year low, but jobs' market softening

British unemployment has hit a fresh 45-year low, official data showed on Tuesday in a mixed labor market snapshot before a UK general election and Brexit.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Multiple suspects arrested in Mexico in connection with Mormon family massacre

Mexico has arrested multiple suspects in the murder of nine Mormon women and children last week, the security minister said, without giving further details.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
Some 1.5 million jobs threatened by US/China trade war, warns port of Los Angeles

President Donald Trump on Tuesday took credit for an American economic renaissance but was greeted by another salvo from US industries that blame his trade wars for jeopardizing employment, wounding business and burdening consumers with higher costs.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 01:31 UTC
Football friendly between Uruguay, Argentina still on for Tel Aviv despite shelling

The football match between the national teams of Argentina and Uruguay scheduled for next Monday in Tel Aviv is still on as planned, Argentine Football Association (AFA) sources consulted by the press Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 21:05 UTC
Bolivia warns Argentina of possible shortage in gas supply due to seizure of plants

The Bolivian state-run oil company YPFB Monday notified Argentina that due to the taking over of some of its facilities in the hands of the groups leading to the overthrow of President Evo Morales, there could be problems with the supply of gas. But the Mauricio Macri administration sees no reason to fear shortages thanks to the reserves stocked, it was reported.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 18:17 UTC
Jimmy Carter to undergo brain surgery at age 95

Former US president Jimmy Carter was admitted into the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Monday evening to undergo a procedure to relieve brain pressure caused by bleeding due to recent falls, The Carter Center announced.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 12:46 UTC
Alberto Fernández actively involved in Bolivian events, Argentine press reports

Argentina's President-elect Alberto Fernández was actively involved in ousted Bolivian leader Evo Morales' obtaining political asylum in Mexico, according to press reports.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 12:42 UTC
Argentina issues unified war veteran certificate for 1982 combatants

Argentina Defence Minister Oscar Aguad Monday enacted the Certificate of Malvinas War Veterans for those who were actively involved in the 1982 Falkland/Malvinas conflict, it was announced.
Tuesday, November 12th 2019 - 05:38 UTC
Bolivia's Morales flying to political asylum in Mexico, promises to return

Bolivia’s ousted president Evo Morales was flying to political asylum in Mexico on Monday night, the latest step the once-beloved leader’s rapid fall, while military and police deployed in the streets of La Paz to quell violence.