Stories for November 2019

Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:54 UTC
Chile tightens public order in the wake of three weeks of anti government protests and looting

Chile's President Sebastian Piñera on Thursday announced a series of measures to tighten public order in the wake of three weeks of anti-government protests that have left at least 20 people dead.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:43 UTC
Falklands undertakes a major review of fisheries policy

A major review of the Falkland Island fisheries establishes a strong foundation, building on what has already been achieved. Executive Council (ExCo) has adopted a number of recommendations from a review carried out in 2018 by New Zealand consultants Terra Moana, of the Falkland Islands’ Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) system.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
UN Assembly condemns “anachronistic” and “inhumane” US embargo on Cuba

The UN General Assembly condemned the nearly 60-year-old US embargo on Cuba on Thursday for the 28th year in a row, calling for an end to it by a vote of 187 to three. Only Israel and Brazil voted with the US against the resolution. Two other US allies -Ukraine and Colombia - abstained.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
China and US agree to roll back tariffs in phases, both sides confirmed

China and the United States have agreed to roll back tariffs on each others' goods as part of the first phase of a trade deal, officials from both sides said on Thursday offering a new sign of progress despite ongoing divisions about the months-long dispute.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 08:39 UTC
Argentine researcher wins the Johnstone and Florence Stoney Prize

University of Dundee researcher has been presented with a prestigious science award from the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG). Azul Zorzoli, a PhD student from Argentina, has received the Johnstone and Florence Stoney Prize, which recognizes outstanding academic excellence in postgraduate researchers.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 07:04 UTC
“Welcome to the Falkland Islands” sign to be relocated for safety reasons

The Falklands' Planning and Building Committee has approved an application to move the iconic ‘Welcome to the Falkland Islands’ sign, despite the Planning Officer’s recommendation that it be refused. Falkland Islands Tourist Board made the application, citing safety concerns over tourists stopping on the pontoon to take photographs of the sign. It will be moved to the public jetty, rotating through 90 degrees.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 05:58 UTC
Brazilian Supreme Court ruling could release Lula and thousands of white collar criminals

Brazil's Supreme Court decided on Thursday to end the mandatory imprisonment of convicted criminals after they lose their first appeal, restoring the previous rule that they should be allowed to exhaust all their appeal options before being locked up.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 11:19 UTC
OAS Electoral Observation Mission in Bolivia condemns violence and urges calm

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Bolivia on Wednesday, strongly condemned the acts of violence that have been recorded in various parts of the country over the last days and made an urgent call for calm.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Alberto Fernandez and Jeremy Corbyn talked about the Falklands/Malvinas claim

Argentine president-elect Alberto Fernandez revealed that last week he received a call from UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, and despite the ideological affinity, the incoming president said that Argentina under his administration would, always, claim the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Chile addresses alleged police brutality; protestors march on Santiago rich districts clashing and looting

Chile's president said on Wednesday his government had “nothing to hide” concerning allegations that police killed, tortured and sexually assaulted civilians during deadly protests against him. Prosecutors say five of the 20 deaths recorded in the protests against high living costs were suspected to have been at the hands of security forces.