Stories for 2019

Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 09:19 UTC
British Prime Minister girlfriend barred from entering the United States

The girlfriend of new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been denied permission to enter the United States because of her trip to East Africa’s Somaliland in 2018. Carrie Symonds, who moved into 10 Downing Street when Johnson became prime minister in July, was hoping to visit the US in the next few days as part of her adviser role for Oceana, a US-based environmental non-profit organization.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 09:13 UTC
Farmers furious with USDA estimates and frustrated about unsold crops caused by Trump's trade war

The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Wednesday it had pulled all staff from an annual crop tour after an employee was threatened, and sources said the threat of violence was made during a phone call from an angry farmer.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 09:03 UTC
US professional diplomats question Trump/Pompeo policy focus and foreign aid cuts

The ranks of the United States' foreign policy establishment are being roiled once again by resignations, reports of partisan intimidation in the midst of looming massive cuts in foreign aid that critics in Congress and elsewhere contend weaken American diplomacy worldwide.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Ecuador combats pollution: recyclable plastic bottles exchanged for money to buy local transport tickets

Looking after the environment is paying off in Ecuador, at least for public transport users in the business hub of Guayaquil. A new scheme aimed at combating garbage and pollution allows people to exchange recyclable plastic bottles for money to buy bus tickets.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 08:39 UTC
 Spanish police net compulsive “upskirter”, who recorded underwear videos of over 500 women

Spanish police said on Wednesday they have arrested a man suspected of secretly recording videos of the underwear of over 500 women, some of them minors, on public transit and supermarkets.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 08:36 UTC
In peak tourist season Spain issues international alert on the country's listerosis outbreak

Spain's health ministry issued an international alert over the country's biggest-ever listeriosis outbreak on Wednesday as the number of people affected rose to 150, including one fatality.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 08:20 UTC
Brazilian born striker becomes first to represent China's national soccer team

Brazil-born striker Elkeson is in line to become the first player without Chinese heritage to represent China after the country's football authorities registered him for Asia's World Cup qualifying tournament next month.
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 08:09 UTC
Tango championship in Buenos Aires suspends violent Russian participant

A Russian participant in the World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires has been disqualified for violence towards his partner, the organizers said on Wednesday. The incident happened after the duo, a husband and wife, took part in the semi-final of the competition on Tuesday in the Argentine capital.
Wednesday, August 21st 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Uruguay president announces a malignant growth in his right lung: it was detected on time, says personal doctor

Uruguay’s President Tabare Vazquez announced on Tuesday that doctors detected a likely malignant growth in his right lung during a routine checkup. Vazquez, a 79-year-old former oncologist, said he would likely be hospitalized for a day or two while he undergoes additional exams to reach a definitive diagnosis.
Wednesday, August 21st 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Argentine presidential candidate Fernandez favors the Mexico/Uruguay position in the Venezuela conflict

Argentine presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez said on Tuesday that if he wins the October election he would join Mexico and Uruguay in promoting dialogue with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.