Stories for 2019

Monday, March 18th 2019 - 08:05 UTC
Brazilian generals in standing contact with their Venezuelan counterparts, reveals Defense minister

The Brazilian Armed Forces maintain an open communication channel with Venezuela’s military even though Brasilia no longer recognizes Nicolas Maduro as president of the neighboring Latin American country, according to Brazil’s Defense Minister.
Monday, March 18th 2019 - 06:42 UTC
Mrs. May Brexit deal will be put to a vote this week only if it has DUP and Tory MPs support

Theresa May's Brexit deal will not return to the Commons this week unless it has support from the DUP and Tory MPs, the chancellor says. The PM's plan is expected to be voted on for a third time in the coming days. But Philip Hammond told the BBC's Andrew Marr that it would only be put to MPs if “enough of our colleagues and the DUP are prepared to support it”.
Monday, March 18th 2019 - 06:30 UTC
Iranian couple caught in Argentina with fake Israeli passports

Argentine security officials say that an Iranian couple was arrested in Buenos Aires for travelling on fake Israeli passports. Local reports say a 27-year old man and a 30-year old woman were arrested on March 12, travelling on forged Israeli passports under the fake names of Netanel and Rivka Toledano. The couple travelled from Spain to Argentina.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 10:22 UTC
North Korea embassy in Madrid raided; anti Kim Jong Un movement involved

A dissident organization committed to overthrowing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was behind a raid on the North Korean embassy in Spain last month, The Washington Post reported on Friday, quoting people familiar with the planning and execution of the mission.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 10:15 UTC
IMF prepared to help Argentina stabilize exchange market volatility in election year

Argentina’s central bank wants to license market makers to help stabilize its embattled peso currency when the Treasury starts newly announced dollar sales in April. The bank hopes the market makers, dealers who agree to buy and sell at set prices, would bolster liquidity in the exchange market to help avoid the sharp gyrations the peso has suffered in recent weeks when it hit a record low of 42.5 pesos per dollar in thin trading.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Two ex police officers charged with the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman and driver

Two former police officers were indicted on Friday on charges of killing Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver, and will face trial in a crime that shocked Brazilians and human rights activists around the world.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
China and Argentina resume talks for the construction of a nuclear power plant

A delegation from China will visit Argentina this month to discuss the construction of a nuclear power plant, signaling possible progress in a deal that could increase Beijing’s deepening influence in Argentina. Accordingly, the “technical team” from China would meet local suppliers about the long-stalled nuclear power plant project, reportedly worth up to US$8 billion.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 09:42 UTC
Brenton Tarrant described himself as just an “ordinary white man” born to a working class, low income family

A one-time gym trainer from rural Australia who became steeped in neo-fascist ideology during travels in Europe, Brenton Tarrant described himself as an “ordinary white man” - until he became anything but ordinary.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 09:32 UTC
New Zealand terrorist planned to continue rampage; PM Ardern pledges to change gun laws

The main suspect in New Zealand's worst peacetime mass shooting intended to continue the rampage before he was caught by police, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday. She also vowed to change New Zealand gun laws.
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Venezuelan continued oil fallout presents a challenge for global markets, says IEA

A major advisor to energy producing nations has suggested that the continued fallout from Venezuela could present a “challenge” for global oil markets. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that crude supplies from Venezuela are at risk of falling sharply in the midst of an electricity crisis which has paralyzed the country recently.