Stories for May 2020

Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:54 UTC
Venezuela launches new repression campaign after announcing a “failed terrorist attack” from Colombia

Venezuela's government said it foiled a marine incursion on Sunday by “terrorist mercenaries” who attempted to enter the country on speedboats from neighboring Colombia.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:45 UTC
Trump announces coronavirus vaccine for end of the year; urges reopening of schools by September

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States would have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Buffett sold its entire stakes at the four largest US airlines: “the world has changed”

Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire stakes in the four largest US airlines in April, chairman Warren Buffett said on Saturday at the company's annual meeting, saying “the world has changed” for the aviation industry.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:38 UTC
Doctors treating Boris Johnson were prepared to announce a “death of Stalin” type scenario

Doctors treating Boris Johnson for coronavirus prepared to announce his death after he was taken to intensive care, the British prime minister said on Sunday, in his first detailed comments about his illness.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:32 UTC
Press Freedom provides the antidote for the pandemic of misinformation

Journalists and media workers are crucial in helping us make informed decisions. As the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic, those decisions can make the difference between life and death.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:25 UTC
Beijing condemns US support for Taiwan to become a member of WHO

China has condemned a US tweet backing Taiwan's push for participation at the United Nations as the global body works with its 193 member states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:13 UTC
Bolsonaro claims WHO encourages homosexuality and masturbation among children

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said the World Health Organisation encourages homosexuality and masturbation among young children, his latest clash with an organization whose advice on social distancing and other anti-coronavirus measures he has repeatedly questioned.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:07 UTC
US insists on blaming Beijing: “enormous evidence” coronavirus originated in a lab in China, claims Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said “enormous evidence” showed the new coronavirus originated in a lab in China, further fueling tensions with Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
Sunday, May 3rd 2020 - 03:25 UTC
Argentina recalls the sinking of ARA Belgrano and honors its crew, families and survivors

The Argentine Ministry of Defense and the Navy paid tribute to the courage and glory of the 323 sailors who died during the sinking of the cruiser ARA Belgrano, on 2 May 1982, at the beginning of hostilities with UK during the South Atlantic conflict.
Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:28 UTC
Argentina recalls the 38th anniversary of the Air Force baptism of fire on May first 1982

Defense minister Agustín Rossi called on Argentines to claim sovereignty over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands with the same character displayed by the Argentine pilots during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict with the UK and underlined it's up to the new generations to make sure the Malvinas cause is not forgotten.