Stories for November 2020

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:23 UTC
Gentoo penguins are four species, not one, say scientists

By University of Bath – Gentoo penguins should be reclassified as four separate species, say scientists at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath, after analyzing the genetic and physical differences between populations around the southern hemisphere.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Pakistan underlines that freedom of expression carries special duties and responsibilities

World leaders have sent messages of support to Austria and Afghanistan as they did previously with France following the last bout of terrorist attacks, while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, unequivocally condemning terrorism, said that ”freedom of expression,” is not without limits in a pluralistic diverse and respectful societies.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:58 UTC
Trump and Biden with their legal teams ready for post-election disputes

The US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden have made a last-ditch push for votes in battleground a state on the last day of campaigning, as each party prepares for post-election disputes that could prolong a divisive presidential election.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Chile's economy activity drops 5,3% in September year on year, but grows 5,1% from August

Chile’s economic activity sank 5.3% in September year-on-year but grew 5.1% from the previous month, the central bank said on Monday, as the world’s no. 1 copper producer emerged from the worst period of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:44 UTC
Peru's congress approves motion for an impeachment to remove president Vizcarra

Peru’s Congress approved on Monday a motion to initiate a process to remove President Martín Vizcarra from office over corruption allegations, a month and a half after he survived a prior impeachment trial.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:34 UTC
Whale Tail saves a Dutch metro train from disaster

A Dutch metro train was saved from disaster on Monday when it smashed through a safety barrier but was prevented from plummeting into the water by a sculpture of a whale tail.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Brazil in grief following death of a puppeteer from the most popular morning show

In a time of so much loss, it is rare for an individual death to stir a country. And it is extraordinary for national grief to be triggered by the passing of a puppet. But so it was in Brazil on Monday, as an outpouring of emotion followed news that the puppeteer behind Louro José – a 2-foot tall parrot that is a fixture on the country’s most popular morning show – had died.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Brazil launches network on Artificial Intelligence applied to the auto industry and agribusiness sectors

The Brazilian government has announced the launch of a national innovation network focused on artificial intelligence (AI) with the aim of increasing the production capacity and competitiveness of local companies.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Falklands' next Chief Executive will make a familiarization visit to the Islands

Following the recent selection process to appoint a new Chief Executive for the Falkland Islands, successful candidate Andy Keeling and his wife Anya will travel to the Islands on 9 November for a three-week familiarisation visit. Andy was given a conditional offer in September 2020, with the expectation that he will take up the post in April 2021.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 06:59 UTC
Falklands' puts in practice trainee program to prepare next generation leaders

The Falkland Islands Government welcomed on Tuesday Shannon Alazia and Ariane Brownlee as its first two management trainees for a two-year initiative aimed at identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders across government. This new program is designed to provide a consistent approach to job training and study through a two-year schedule of activities to prepare participants for future supervisory and management roles.