Stories for January 2021

Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:42 UTC
Brazil's deadly police kills a Black man; daughter accuses government of “killing poor people”

Crowds gathered on Tuesday in a Rio de Janeiro cemetery to bury Marcelo Guimarães, the latest victim to be killed by police in Brazil, home to some of the world's deadliest security forces.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Pence “will abide by the constitution” in spite of Trump's pressure to overturn election results

Despite growing pressure from President Donald Trump to help overturn his election loss, Vice President Mike Pence plans to stick to his ceremonial duties when presiding in Congress on Wednesday, advisers said.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:31 UTC
Argentina's country risk rises to 1,417 points; investors fear economic measures

Argentina's country risk reached a maximum of 1,417 basis points on Tuesday, reflecting investors' fears about the behavior of the domestic economy and doubts about the international situation of the markets, traders told Reuters.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:29 UTC
France to cull 600,000 ducks to contain an avian influenza virus

France is to cull around 600,000 poultry birds as it tries to contain an avian influenza virus that is spreading among duck flocks in the southwest of the country, the farm ministry said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
China increases Australian wool quota for 2021; NZ's remains unchanged

China increased its import quota for Australian wool from 36,465 tons last year to 38,288 tons for 2021, according to a newly released official statement. The increase came at a time when China and Australia relations are going through a rough patch.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 08:51 UTC
China has yet to authorize scientists' visit to Wunan as promised; WHO chief “very disappointed”

The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that China has still not authorized the entry of a team of international experts to examine the origins of the coronavirus.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 08:38 UTC
George Bush will attend Joe Biden's inauguration; ex Pentagon chiefs warn about involving the military in the transition

Former Republican U.S. President George W. Bush plans to attend Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, a Bush spokesman said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
CONMEBOL supports Cavani and criticizes England's FA for ignoring cultural characteristics

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) joined the growing criticism of England’s FA on Tuesday with a condemnation of the three-match ban given to Uruguayan Edinson Cavani for alleged racism.
Tuesday, January 5th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Brazil diplomatic push to guarantee shipment of India made AstraZeneca vaccine

Brazil made a diplomatic push on Monday to guarantee an Indian-made shipment of British drugmaker AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, hoping to avoid export restrictions that could delay immunizations during the world's second-deadliest outbreak.
Tuesday, January 5th 2021 - 09:44 UTC
President Xi pledges a comprehensive strategic partnership with Argentina

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China stands ready to work with Argentina to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.