Stories for 2019

Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:41 UTC
Johnson's decision to temporary suspend parliament “unlawful”, rules Scotland's highest court

Scotland's highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks is unlawful, the lawmaker who led the challenge said.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:00 UTC
Ex Lula minister son arrested for bribes in construction of giant dam

Brazilian authorities arrested a former energy minister’s son on Tuesday for allegedly receiving 50 million reais in bribes (US$ 12 million) together with his father, involving the construction of a giant dam.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Questions on the role of the IMF in the Argentine financial situation

Despite a history of many IMF rescue programs, Argentina once again faces a deepening financial crisis, raising questions about whether the Washington-based lender made a mistake in its dealings with Latin America's third largest economy.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 08:49 UTC
OAS Permanent Council condemns ”lifting of the parliamentary immunity” of Venezuelan Deputies

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) condemned on Wednesday ”the lifting of the parliamentary immunity of deputies José Guerra, Tomás Guanipa, Juan Pablo García and Rafael Guzmán, ordered on August 12, 2019, which constitutes a clear attack on the only legitimate and democratically elected body in Venezuela and another challenge to the rule of law.”
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 08:44 UTC
Knife used to stab Bolsonaro will go on display at police museum

The knife used to stab Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his 2018 election campaign is to be put on display at a police museum due to its “historical value”, a court ruled.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 07:47 UTC
'Bolton, a disaster and “out of line” in dealing with North Korea and Venezuela'

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that John Bolton dismissed a day earlier as a national security adviser, had been a “disaster” on North Korea policy, “out of line” on Venezuela, and did not get along with important administration officials.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 07:18 UTC
Falkland Islands: new Director of Natural Resources next month

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Dr Andrea Clausen as the new Director of Natural Resources. Andrea is due to take up her post in October 2019 and will be working with John Barton to ensure that there is a unified approach to the handover of duties across the agriculture, fisheries and veterinary departments. This appointment comes following a comprehensive search and selection process.
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.