Stories for August 2020

Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Trump's sister, an ex federal judge, described the president as a liar with no principles

Maryanne Trump Barry, President Donald Trump's older sister and a former federal judge, described him as a liar who has “no principles” in a series of audio recordings made by her niece, Mary Trump, in 2018 and 2019.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
Trump officially nominated Republican candidate: warns of a “rigged election” because of voting by mail

President Donald Trump adopted a grim tone in remarks to Republicans who formally backed his bid for a second term on Monday, warning without evidence that he could face a “rigged election” in November.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:38 UTC
Peru: Guerrilla outbreak linked to drugs leaves six dead, including two soldiers

Two Peruvian security force members were killed Monday in an armed clash with remnants of the Shining Path guerrilla movement in a key coca-growing region, the government said.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:33 UTC
Argentina planning to a training aircraft, “Malvina” for the Air Force

Argentina Defense minister announced that the country will design and build a dual training purpose aircraft to be named IA-100 “Malvina” and will demand an initial investment of US$ 2,5 million.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Germany floats 11 billion Euros in “green bonds” to fund environmental projects

Germany on Monday announced details of its first “green” bond placing, tapping financial markets to fund environmental projects for the first time. The finance ministry said it would raise up to 11 billion Euros in 2020 to support climate-related projects.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:14 UTC
Nightclub owner where thirteen peoples died crushed condemned in Peru

Peruvian government officials condemned the owner of a nightclub after at least 13 people were crushed to death or asphyxiated as partygoers tried to flee a party raided by police because it violated coronavirus restrictions.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 08:12 UTC
Chinese fleet next to Galapagos Islands “complying with fishing regulations” and most are jiggers

Chinese fishing vessels operating in the vicinity of the Galapagos Islands are complying with international fishing regulations on the high seas and none have been reported for illegal activities, China's ambassador to Ecuador said on Monday.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 07:31 UTC
London Tower Bridge suffered “technical issues” and was unable to close

London's iconic Tower Bridge suffered “technical issues” on Saturday when it was raised to let a ship through - and was unable to close. Traffic around the area became deadlocked after the bridge was closed to vehicles for several hours during the afternoon and evening.
Monday, August 24th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Bolsonaro threatens to punch reporter who asked questions about corruption and the First Lady

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday threatened to punch a reporter repeatedly in the mouth after being asked about his wife's links to an alleged corruption scheme. “I so want to pound your mouth with punches,” the far-right president said when the reporter posed the question.
Monday, August 24th 2020 - 09:27 UTC
Chilean Electoral Service will establish safety protocols for the October plebiscite

The Chilean congress passed a measure to ensure that safety protocols will be regulated at voting booths during the coming plebiscite this October. The measure states that the Electoral Service will dictate health safety rules regarding social distancing for voting throughout the country.