Stories for 2019

Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Peace in Ecuador: Government and protestors strike a deal; sharp rise in fuel prices suspended

President Lenin Moreno and leaders of Ecuador's Indigenous peoples struck a deal late Sunday to cancel a disputed austerity package and end nearly two weeks of protests that have paralyzed the economy and left seven dead.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Argentine opposition presidential candidate reaches out to undecided voters

The front-runner in Argentina’s presidential election reached out to undecided voters on Sunday, promising both orthodox and unorthodox policies to cure the country’s deep economic troubles.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Argentina recognizes Guaidó's ambassador as Venezuelan government representative

Elisa Trotta is the new Venezuelan ambassador in Argentina, following the acceptance of her Credentials by Argentine foreign minister Jorge Faurie. According to an Argentine foreign ministry release, Ms Trotta will make her official presentation to president Mauricio Macri sometime this week.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Denmark sets up internal border checks with Sweden

Denmark’s Justice Minister Nick Haekkerup announced in Copenhagen that the country will set up temporary internal border checks at the border with Sweden starting next month.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab writes an open letter to UK nationals living in Spain

In less than a month, the will of the British people will be delivered and the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. This, of course, will be a time of transition. But for those living in Spain, I want to assure you that as Foreign Secretary, I am working to ensure that your rights and access to services remain as strong as ever.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:04 UTC
Polish woman and controversial Austrian novelist win the 2018 and 2019 Nobel Literature Prize

Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk won the 2018 Nobel Literature Prize, which was delayed over a sexual harassment scandal, while Austrian novelist and playwright Peter Handke took the 2019 award, the Swedish Academy said.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
Thousands march in Barcelona in support of Spanish union and against Catalan independence

Thousands of people opposed to Catalan independence marched in the region's capital on Saturday, Spain's national day, with the verdict in the trial of leading Catalan separatists expected early next week. Waving Spanish - and some Catalan - flags and carrying anti-independence banners, 10,000 people marched in the city centre, according to police.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
UK and EU resume Brexit talks, but “a lot of work remains to be done”

Britain and the European Union said on Sunday a lot more work would be needed to secure an agreement on Britain's departure from the bloc. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Cabinet a last-minute deal was still possible as the two sides pressed on with intensive talks to try to avoid a disorderly Brexit on Oct 31, the date set for Britain's departure.
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 10:13 UTC
Ecuadorean president ready for direct talks with protestors to halt violence

Ecuador's President Lenin Moreno on Friday proposed direct talks with indigenous leaders after deadly protests against fuel price hikes stretched into the 10th day. “It is essential to stop the violence,” Moreno said in a brief address on television. “I call on the leaders to talk directly with me.”
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 10:10 UTC
Several airlines extend cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights until January

United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Friday it is extending cancellations of Boeing 737 MAX flights until Jan. 6, as regulators continue to extensively review proposed software changes to the grounded plane.