Stories for September 2020

Friday, September 25th 2020 - 07:45 UTC
Royal Household freeze on pay and new hiring, and cutting non-essential expenditure

Britain's Royal Household on Friday defended taxpayer-funded trips, including a golfing jaunt by the beleaguered Prince Andrew, as it warned of a financial hit stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, September 25th 2020 - 07:02 UTC
Gold medal for HeroRAT Magawa's life saving work in detecting mines in Cambodia

An African giant pouched rat named Magawa has been awarded a gold medal by a UK veterinary charity for his “life-saving” work in Cambodia where he detects landmines. Manawa has so far discovered 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance in his seven-year career.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:31 UTC
Argentine currency worthless in Uruguay

For the second day running the Argentine Peso was virtually worthless in neighboring Uruguay foreign exchange houses. On Tuesday the Argentine Peso was worth zero, and on Wednesday there was a modest ten Uruguayan cents offered for the battered Argentine currency.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:24 UTC
Argentina economy contracts a record 19,1% in the second quarter

Argentina’s economy contracted a record 19.1% in the second quarter versus the same period a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic crippled production and demand, though was slightly better than analyst forecasts.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands announces support schemes for the tourism industry

The Falkland Islands Government provided details on Wednesday of a range of support schemes designed specifically to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic on tourism businesses, operators, and employees over the next twelve months, as well as prepare the sector to take advantage of renewed demand in 2021 and beyond.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Trump refused to guarantee a peaceful transfer should he lose the election

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly guarantee a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the upcoming US election in November to Joe Biden.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:05 UTC
Falklands Committee on the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Islands

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce the establishment of a Committee for the 40th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands. Chaired by former MLA Phyl Rendell, the Committee will be responsible for agreeing the framework for what will be a year-long programme of celebration and commemoration in 2022. The Committee will ensure that events and activities are coordinated and that everyone across the Falkland Islands – as well as friends overseas – can contribute.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
New US sanctions on Cuba: ban on the import of cigars and liquors

US President Donald Trump announced new sanctions related to Cuba on Wednesday that will prohibit Americans from staying at properties owned by the Cuban government as well as the import of Cuban cigars and liquor.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
Pompeo accuses China of trying to foment racial unrest in the United States

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday accused China of trying to foment unrest in the United States through its criticism of racism. Pompeo, known for his hawkish views on China, went on the attack on Beijing in an unusual address to state lawmakers in Wisconsin, a crucial swing state in November's presidential election.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 08:45 UTC
Pork rib dishes soar in China following the ban on German pig meat imports

The cost of China's much-loved pork rib dishes is soaring after Beijing suspended imports of pig meat from major supplier Germany, hurting restaurants still recovering from the coronavirus hit earlier this year.