Stories for January 20th 2021

Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 10:13 UTC
National Guard members on duty in Washington have had backgrounds screened

While the US capital Washington under lockdown and strict security measures emulates Baghdad, law enforcement agencies have screened the 25,000 plus National Guard members to make sure they do not pose a security risk during president Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration, according to comments from top military officers.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:58 UTC
Russia supports dialogue and UN resolutions on Falklands dispute: criticizes UK ' 'double standards'

The United Kingdom dissenting approaches to the situation with the Falkland Islands and the Crimean Peninsula is a display of double standards, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:54 UTC
Brazil sets out its position ahead of US president Joe Biden's administration

President Jair Bolsonaro’s government, which embraced both the Trump administration and its core ideals, wants president Joe Biden to know where Brazil stands and it’s not about to reverse course in response to the change of U.S. leadership.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Tom Hanks will host the “Celebrating America” special for Biden's inauguration

Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime special titled “Celebrating America” ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration this Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:26 UTC
Peruvian leader pledges to pardon ex-president Fujimori if she wins April's general election

Peru's opposition leader Keiko Fujimori has said that she would pardon her jailed father, former president Alberto Fujimori, if she wins April's general election. The 82-year-old Fujimori is serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:13 UTC
Falklands offers to extend holders of Individual Transferable Quota fishing rights for 25 years

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced on Monday measures to provide greater stability to the fishing industry by offering holders of Individual Transferable Quotas an optional extension for a 25-year period of their current rights beyond the expiry date of 2031.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 08:19 UTC
A popular Trump blimp has been donated to the Museum of London

Reuters – A blimp depicting US President Donald Trump as a snarling, nappy-wearing orange baby has found a home in one of London's most popular museums.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 01:27 UTC
IMF: Uruguay advances important reforms amid the pandemic

By S. Pelin Berkmen, Dmitry Gershenson, Luis Herrera Prada, and Jose Torres - Despite the ongoing crisis, Uruguay is taking important steps to address preexisting macroeconomic conditions and lay the foundation for a more resilient, competitive, and stable economy.