Stories for June 29th 2021

Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 23:34 UTC
Brazil commits armed forces to protecting Amazonia yet again

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro ordered the armed forces to be involved for the third time in the protection of the Amazon basin from deforestation and other man-caused calamities.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Sea Breeze military exercises with 32 countries in the Black Sea; Russia describes them as a “provocation”

A total of 32 countries began conducting military exercises in the Black Sea Monday, despite sharp criticism from Russia. The US and Ukraine are leading the “Sea Breeze” drills. They are scheduled to last for two weeks, according to the US military.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:21 UTC
Biden calls Duque to make sure Colombia remains US top ally in the region

US President Joseph Biden Monday telephoned his Colombian colleague Iván Duque in what the first direct talk between the two leaders since the 78-year-old Democrat took office on January 20.1
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Argentina falls down to worst place to be during pandemic according to Bloomberg ranking – US the best

The United States is now the best country to be during the coronavirus pandemic while Argentina is the worst option, according to a list of 53 nations reviewed by economy media outlet Bloomberg released Monday.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
History of corruption and bribes behind doomed Florida building reported

The developers of the building which collapsed last week in Southern Florida were under investigation for allegedly bribing local officials to get the permit to build the condominium which has left around 10 people confirmed dead plus some 150 others yet unaccounted for.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 08:49 UTC
Coronavirus Delta variant claims first two fatalities in Brazil

The Government of Brazil Monday announced the occurrence of the first two deaths due to the coronavirus Delta variant.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 08:45 UTC
Energy minister calls for “conscious” use of electricity throughout Brazil

Brazil's Mines and Energy Minister Bento Albuquerque Monday launched an appeal for “conscious” use of water and energy in a televised message during which he admitted the seriousness of the current drought and its impact on the production and distribution of electricity.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Euthanasia law in force in Spain pending Constitutional Court ruling

Spain has become the fourth European country where terminally ill patient can seek an assisted suicide treatment – or euthanasia- to put an end to their suffering.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 08:15 UTC
Vaccinated people wear masks, avoid crowds and keep social distance, WHO officials insist

World Health Organization (WHO) officials have urged even fully vaccinated people to continue wearing masks and to keep taking other measures to prevent infection.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 07:18 UTC
Eastern lifts Guayaquil route from Miami but JetBlue adds flights from New York

US carrier Eastern Airlines, which started the nonstop Miami-Montevideo route just last week, has announced that as of July it will be lifting flights to Guayaquil until further notice.