Stories for August 2020

Monday, August 31st 2020 - 09:34 UTC
World Trade Organization in disarray and leaderless, as Azevedo steps down

As Roberto Azevedo leaves the World Trade Organisation (WTO) this Monday, the institution faces multiple crises without a captain - a situation experts warn could drag on for months.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 09:31 UTC
UK's dining program “Eat out to Help Out” proves to be a great success

British finance minister Rishi Sunak urged diners on Monday to keep going out to eat as a popular government scheme offering half-price food in restaurants this month drew to a close.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 09:20 UTC
China escalates rift: launches investigation into alleged Australian wines' subsidies

China on Monday launched an investigation into alleged government subsidies of some Australian wine imports, a widely expected follow-up to an anti-dumping probe that Australian representatives said they would oppose.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 09:15 UTC
Anti Covid-19 restrictions protestors tried to storm the Reichstag in Berlin

The German government on Sunday slammed the “unacceptable” behaviour of protesters during a mass rally against coronavirus restrictions in which hundreds were arrested and an attempt was made to storm the Reichstag parliament building.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 08:31 UTC
Nuclear generated electricity increases for seventh year running

Electricity generated from the world’s nuclear reactors increased for the seventh consecutive year in 2019, with electricity output reaching 2657 TWh. This was an increase of 95 TWh on the previous year, and the second-highest ever output, according to Agneta Rising, Director General of World Nuclear Association.
Monday, August 31st 2020 - 04:27 UTC
The Effect of Bingo on the UK Economy: An Ever-Growing Market

It doesn’t take an advanced degree in economics to know that gambling is a huge and profitable market, both in the UK and around the world. But you might be surprised at just how big the market is.
Saturday, August 29th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Argentine “militant” journalist apologizes to Malvinas war rank and file veterans

A well-known face in Buenos Aires television, and member of the so-called new school of “militant” journalism, very close to the Kirchner governments, had to backtrack and publicly apologize to the combatants who fought in the South Atlantic conflict after calling them a bunch of cowards, who did not defend the motherland and ignominiously surrendered to the British.
Saturday, August 29th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Rio do Janeiro governor removed from office for alleged corruption

Brazil's High Court of Justice removed Rio de Janeiro Governor Wilson Witzel from office on Friday, as police raided his official residence in a probe into accusations he stole emergency funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Saturday, August 29th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Guaidó counts with US keeping pressure on Maduro whoever wins November election

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Friday he is counting on the United States to maintain pressure on President Nicolas Maduro no matter who wins the US' November presidential election.
Saturday, August 29th 2020 - 08:54 UTC
Wisconsin: Teenager charged with killing two protestors, “acted in self defense” argues his attorney

A high-profile lawyer representing the 17-year-old shooter charged with killing two protesters and wounding another during demonstrations on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin said on Friday that his client had acted in self-defense.