Stories for 2020

Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:47 UTC
Caracas district governor and close ally of Maduro died of Covid-19

Dario Vivas, the governor of Venezuela's Caracas capital district and a strong ally of President Nicolas Maduro, died on Thursday of Covid-19 at 70 years old, officials said.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:38 UTC
Aberdeen scientists to address Falklands' peat lands research project

Scientists from Aberdeen University will travel to the Falkland Islands as part of a £230,000 research project to help prevent peatland fires. The project will use various techniques to study how the frequency, extent and intensity of burning affects the ability of peat land environments to store carbon. The news was announced by north Scotland daily The Press and Journal.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
France supports Greece in escalating row in east Mediterranean over gas reserves

France on Thursday prepared to beef up its military presence in the Mediterranean as tensions rose, prompting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to warn of a “heavy price” if a Turkish ship exploring for gas in disputed waters is attacked.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:02 UTC
Falklands Sports Council has new logo and announces scholarships scheme

The newly formed Falkland Islands National Sports Council (NSC) has revealed its new logo, designed by Tony Ellis of Tonedog Graphic Design. The front ‘wings’ represent the freedom and movement of sport and are also symbolic of a winner’s ribbon that the penguin is passing through, head raised in proud accomplishment.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 07:54 UTC
US government seizes vessels loaded with Iranian oil in violation of sanctions, WSJ reports

The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing US officials.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 07:44 UTC
Airbnb restricting under 25 from renting entire homes to reduce rowdy parties

Airbnb said on Friday it is restricting the ability of people under 25 in Britain, France, and Spain from renting entire homes via its platform in order to reduce unauthorized parties and ensure safety.
Thursday, August 13th 2020 - 07:50 UTC
Argentina and Mexico will produce and distribute the Covid-19 Oxford University vaccine in Latin America

President Alberto Fernández, announced on Wednesday that Argentina together with Mexico, will produce for Latin America the coronavirus vaccine developed by the AstraZeneca laboratory in collaboration with the British University of Oxford.
Thursday, August 13th 2020 - 07:36 UTC
Brazilian Executive and Legislative reaffirm economic reforms' commitment

A series of high-profile resignations from Brazil’s economic team have left Economy Minister Paulo Guedes shaken but committed to keep pushing for reforms in the government. The losses are also the most visible sign yet that Guedes’ ambitious economic agenda is suffering a downgrade in size and scope, although his austerity drive received a crucial backing from President Jair Bolsonaro and congressional leaders.
Thursday, August 13th 2020 - 07:30 UTC
Goldman Sachs forecasts “record breaking contractions” in several of the region's economies

As Latin America continues to battle the coronavirus outbreak, some economies in the region could see a “record-breaking contraction” not seen since World War II, according to investment bank Goldman Sachs.
Thursday, August 13th 2020 - 07:18 UTC
State Department tells ambassador and staff in UK to shape up on important issues

U.S. Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson has made insensitive and inappropriate comments during his tenure, including about race, religion and sex, the State Department’s inspector general has found, judging that morale in some parts of the mission has dropped.