Stories for August 6th 2020

Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
C24 calls on UK and Argentina to resume sovereignty talks on South Atlantic islands

The United Nations Decolonization Committee, or C24, unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday calling on the UK and Argentina to resume negotiations, so that in the shortest time possible a peaceful and definitive solution to the sovereignty controversy over the Falkllands, South Georgia, South Sandwich islands and adjoining maritime spaces.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
The Americas suffering disruptions in regular health services caused by Covid-19

Health services are being disrupted in countries of the Americas as health workers are redirected to care for COVID-19 patients, people hesitate to seek routine care due to fears of infection, and global supply chains of medicines and equipment are strained said Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Brazil doubled oil exports during July

Brazilian oil exports more than doubled in July to 8.19 million tons, compared to 3.76 million tons shipped in July 2019, according to data released by the Foreign Trade Secretariat, Secex.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:24 UTC
Brazil's aircraft manufacturer Embraer, reports losses of US$ 315 million

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer reported second-quarter losses of US$ 315 million on Wednesday, as sales plunged due to the coronavirus pandemic and a proposed joint venture with Boeing collapsed.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
Destruction of Beirut port silos leaves Lebanon with only a month of wheat

Lebanon’s main grain silo at Beirut port was destroyed in a blast, leaving the nation with less than a month’s reserves of the grain but enough flour to avoid a crisis, the economy minister said on Wednesday.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Hiroshima remembers the 75th anniversary of the first atomic bomb

Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the novel coronavirus and the mayor urging nations to reject selfish nationalism and unite to fight all threats.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:19 UTC
Brazil's central bank cuts Selic lending rate to a record low of 2%

Brazil's central bank cut its key Selic lending rate to a record low on Wednesday and left the door open for more cuts, as the outlook for inflation remains below target amid the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Falklands survey explores how Covid-19 and response has affected people's lives

The Falkland Islands Government would like to remind the public to complete the ongoing survey to gather views from across the community to explore how Covid-19 and the response to a potential epidemic have affected people’s day to day lives.
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Beirut blast point to years on inaction and negligence over storage of explosives

Initial investigations into the Beirut port blast indicate years of inaction and negligence over the storage of highly explosive material caused the explosion that killed more than 150 people, injured thousands and left 300,000 homeless, an official source revealed
Thursday, August 6th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Falklands/Chile commercial air link suspended until at least November

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, which continues to review connetivity, was informed by LATAM that the weekly air link with Chile, via the Punta Arenas-Santiago route will remain suspended until at least 7 November 2020, and the situation will be reviewed near that date.