Stories for June 2021

Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Argentine President extends current covid-19 restrictions but stands out for Freudian slip announcing it

“Go out and spread it,” said Argentine President Alberto Fernández in what seemed to be a Freudian slip as he announced yet another emergency decree (DNU) stating the new restrictions to be observed until 25, which basically extends those in force until Friday.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 09:06 UTC
Pulitzer “special citation” for a teenager who caught on video the murder of George Floyd by police

A teenager whose video of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer sparked worldwide protests against racial injustice was awarded a “special citation” on Friday by the Pulitzer Prize Board.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Some 60 million doses of US produced J&J Covid-19 “can't be used because of possible contamination”

Johnson & Johnson was informed by the US Food and Drug Administration that millions of doses of the Covid-19 vaccine produced at a troubled plant can't be used because of possible contamination issues.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Taxing corporate profits: Is change coming to the world’s economic weather?

By Gwynne Dyer – It’s not Bretton Woods, but it’s a start. The decision by finance ministers from G7 countries to create a global minimum tax rate on corporate profits, and reaffirmed by world leaders meeting in Cornwall, is a step in the right direction if only a baby step. The tide was due to turn about now, according to one theory, and maybe it’s finally happening.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 07:52 UTC
Queen Elizabeth and royal family host a reception for G7 leaders

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth hosted on Friday reception for leaders of the Group of Seven (G-7) richest nations, who are holding a three-day summit. The reception was held at Cornwall’s Eden Project, an attraction that features the world’s largest indoor rainforest within giant domes.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 07:49 UTC
US states and CDC conflicting guidelines on vaccination, imperil the Miami cruise season takeoff July first

Miami (AFP) – United States cruise companies are fighting to resume voyages from Florida and Texas ports in July as the pandemic wanes, but for vaccinated passengers only. However both states and governors won't let them demand proof of inoculation.
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Lacalle announces free trade zone coming up in Uruguayan department of Maldonado

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou announced Thursday in La Capuera that plans were underway to create a free trade zone in the department of Maldonado.
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Peru objects to Argentine President's congratulating Castillo before official results announced

The Government of Peru sent a note of protest to Argentina after President Alberto Fernández congratulated Pedro Castillo for his victory before the official election results were announced.
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Brazil's STF finally agrees to Copa America by 10 votes to 1

Brazil's Supreme Court Thursday turned down three appeals to stop the Copa American football tournament from going ahead as planned due to the number of covid-19 infections in the country.
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Santiago de Chile Metropolitan Region back under full quarantine

The Chilean Government has announced Thursday that the Santiago Metropolitan Area will return to full quarantine as of this Friday in light of the increase in coronavirus infections.