Stories for 2019

Thursday, May 23rd 2019 - 08:18 UTC
At least a month before US imposes more tariffs on US$ 300bn of Chinese products

The United States is at least a month from enacting its proposed tariffs on US$ 300 billion in Chinese imports as it studies the impact on US consumers, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23rd 2019 - 06:30 UTC
May 20 has become Bee Day in recognition for this outstanding pollinator

For centuries, bees have labored the world’s fields without gaining much recognition for their contributions to food production and biodiversity. Pollinators such as bees, birds and bats, affect 35% of the world's crop production, increasing outputs of 87 of the leading food crops worldwide, plus many plant-derived medicines.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 13:52 UTC
Brazil's e-visa program helped to make 2018 a record year for tourism

The introduction of Brazil's e-visa program last year led to a record 2018 for tourism in the country, according to the latest statistics from Brazil Tourism.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 12:36 UTC
Brazil changes mind and will host the UN regional Climate Week in Salvador next August

Under pressure from a key political ally, Brazil’s ministry of environment said it will now host the United Nations' Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week in Salvador in August. In a statement published on Sunday, the ministry said it had changed its mind about cancelling the event after talks with the mayor of Salvador Antonio Carlos Magalhães Neto.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 11:01 UTC
Investors stunned by Cristina Fernandez political move, but markets finally opted for a cautious calm

Argentine markets recovered following an early wobble on Monday as investors grappled with the likely impact of a shock twist in the country’s presidential election race after the main populist challenger opted instead to launch a vice presidential bid.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Global sea levels rising higher than forecasted because of ice melting in Greenland and Antarctica

Scientists believe that global sea levels could rise far more than predicted, due to accelerating melting in Greenland and Antarctica, The long-held view has been that the world's seas would rise by a maximum of just under a meter by 2100.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Argentine business delegation to UK after trade and investment opportunities

A delegation of Argentine officials and businesspeople is travelling to the UK to strengthen trade and investment relations as part of efforts from the private sector, Argentine-British Chamber of Commerce, (ABCC), and both countries governments to promote closer economic and financial ties.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:54 UTC
US judge rules President Trump must hand financial records to Congress

A US judge on Monday ruled in favor of a US House of Representatives committee seeking President Donald Trump's financial records from his accounting firm, dealing an early setback to the Trump administration in its legal battle with Congress.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Francis sends revealing message to Rio Gallegos community on 500th anniversary of first mass in Argentine territory

Argentine-born Pope Francis has sent a special message to the Patagonia Rio Gallegos community on the Eucharistic year and in preparation of the 500th anniversary of the first Catholic mass to be celebrated in Argentine territory, on April first, 2020.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Lula is in love and plans to marry once released from prison

Brazil's imprisoned ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, still loved by large parts of the population, plans to remarry if he is released from prison, a former minister said. Lula, 73, a widower for the past two years, has been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars in two separate corruption cases.