Stories for 2019

Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 11:09 UTC
Falklands' tour for Uruguay's Anglo Theatre company next March

The Government of the Falkland Islands, the British Embassy in Uruguay and the Anglo Institute have joined forces to organize a Theatre Tour to the Islands.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Uruguay presidential debate focused on economy and security ahead of the ballotage on November 24

In a tense debate a week and little of the second round of the presidential election in Uruguay, on Wednesday night the candidates offered profound differences both in terms of economy, public security and the country's positioning in foreign policy mentioning the dictatorship of Venezuela.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolivian interim president names cabinet and military cupola; Morales supporters march on La Paz clashing with police

Renewed clashes rocked Bolivia’s capital on Wednesday as Jeanine Añez who claimed the presidency, a second-tier lawmaker thrust into the post because of a power vacuum, faced challenges to her leadership from supporters of the ousted Evo Morales.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Fed chief Powell urged Congress to take action on rising US debt and deficit

Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell urged Congress on Wednesday to take action on the rising US debt and deficit to ensure the continued growth of the American economy. Called before the Joint Economic Committee to discuss the economic outlook, the central bank chief stressed that it was not his role to give policy advice, before he gave diplomatically-worded policy advice.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Facebook admits to have taken down some 5.4 billion fake accounts and “millions prevented every day”

Facebook on Wednesday said it has taken down about 5.4 billion fake accounts this year in a sign of the persistent battle on social media against manipulation and misinformation. Amid growing efforts to create fraudulent accounts, Facebook said it has stepped up its defenses and often removes the accounts within minutes of being created.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Nobel Laureate and Myanmar generals accused of crimes against Rohingya Muslims, under universal jurisdiction in Argentine court

Former democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is among several top Myanmar officials named on Wednesday in a case filed in Argentina for crimes against Rohingya Muslims, the first time the Nobel Laureate has been legally targeted over the crisis.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Migration and “Promoting the European Way of Life”, at the heart of EC controversy

The incoming European Commission chief has changed the title of her migration commissioner from “Protecting our European Way of Life” following criticism it had far-right connotations, an EU official said on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
Exceptional high tide and sewage causing untold damage in Venice

Dirty water swirls around marble tombs inside the 12th-century crypt of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, which suffered untold damage when an unprecedented high tide swept through the city. Pumps work overtime to clear the seawater from around the altar and under the pink and white stone arches, as the historic monument's custodians look on in sadness and anger.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Tusk forecasts UK will become “a second-rate player” after it leaves the EU

Britain will lose influence in international affairs and become a “second-rate player” after it leaves the European Union, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
Chilean bishops appeal for calm and recall what happens when the breakdown of institutions

In an appeal to the politicians and people of Chile, the Bishops’ Conference reminds them of what history teaches about the breakdown of institutions, urging all men and women of goodwill to put an end to the violence of every kind.