Stories for 2020

Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Bolsonaro supports Trump and combating terrorism; Teheran summons Brazilian ambassador

Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro offered his support to US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday amidst widespread criticism for the killing of a top Iranian commander.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:18 UTC
Bolsonaro will submit to Congress bill reducing the size of government

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro told journalists on Monday that his administration will likely submit to the Congress in February a reform to reduce the size of the government, aiming to cut public spending.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
Brazil: mining company agrees to compensation for 17.000 relocations in a capital city

Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem SA has agreed to a 2.7 billion reais (US$ 667 million) settlement with federal and state authorities in the northeastern state of Alagoas to cover damage caused by a salt mining project there.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 09:04 UTC
American Airlines reaches agreement with Boeing on the 737 MAX grounding

American Airlines on Monday became the latest carrier to reach an agreement with Boeing on compensation to cover the financial losses connected to the 737 MAX grounding, which caused thousands of flights to be canceled.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
US military will not violate laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper strongly suggested on Monday that the US military would not violate the laws of armed conflict by striking Iranian cultural sites, a move threatened by President Donald Trump.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:52 UTC
Iran and US must observe the convention to preserve cultural sites, UNESCO says

Both Iran and the United States must observe a convention obliging states to preserve cultural sites, the UN's cultural agency said on Monday, after President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's cultural heritage.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Next Labour leader will be known on 4 April: crucial fight between centrists and Corbynists

Britain's Labour Party on Monday began the formal contest to replace its leader, with centrists set to battle left-wingers in a fight for its ideological soul. Veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn announced he would step down following last month's crushing defeat to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservatives.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
Lima Group backs re-election of opposition leader Juan Guaidó

The Lima Group regional bloc said on Monday that it backed the re-election of opposition leader Juan Guaido as head of Venezuela's Congress after the government of Nicolas Maduro forced a separate vote imposing a new leader of the legislative body.
Tuesday, January 7th 2020 - 07:23 UTC
Indonesia sends warships to support its fishing vessels in a standoff with China

Indonesia will mobilize fishermen to join warships in the South China Sea to help defend against Chinese vessels, the government said on Monday, as the biggest stand-off with China for years escalated off South-east Asia's largest country.
Monday, January 6th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
The Venezuelan National Assembly has two speakers: US recognizes Guaidó

Two lawmakers in Venezuela have both declared themselves parliamentary Speaker after a tumultuous day in the country's politics. US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó and rival Luis Parra both claimed to be Speaker of the National Assembly on Sunday.