Stories for August 2021

Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:27 UTC
EU sanctions more Nicaraguan leaders including First Lady and vice-president

The 27 countries of the European Union imposed new sanctions against eight Nicaraguan leaders responsible for the deterioration of democracy in the country's institutions and for repression against the opposition. The list includes the Nicaraguan vice president and First Lady, Rosario Murillo. Juan Carlos Ortega head of the official television channel, the chief of Police, and the president of the National Assembly.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:17 UTC
Decadence of Uruguay's fishing industry: from a catch of 147,000 tons to a mere 50,000 tons

The decadence and complicated situation of Uruguay's industrial fishing sector was exposed by Senator Gustavo Penadés in the Upper House as well as the need for urgent public support to help the country take advantage of the many aquatic resources in rivers, lagoons and the sea, the ocean.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:58 UTC
Wuhan braces for new restrictive COVID-19 measures, all citizens to be tested

Wuhan, the Chinese city where the whole coronavirus pandemic kicked off in late 2019, is back under the spotlight following the decision of local health authorities to test the entire population in the aftermath of a new outbreak after 14 months with zero cases of domestic transmission.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:53 UTC
Biden says New York Governor Cuomo needs to resign amid sexual harassment scandal

US President Joseph Biden has called for the resignation of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is under heavy criticism for his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:48 UTC
Arrest warrant issued against top Haiti politicians and religious leaders for President's murder

Politicians and religious leaders are now the focus of Haiti's probe into the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, which has plunged the country into unprecedented chaos.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:42 UTC
Vietnam's clothing exports boom in 2020, WTO says

A report issued Tuesday by the World Trade Organization (WTO) for clothing exports in the year 2020 has shown that Vietnam has surpassed Bangladesh as the second-largest global trader.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:23 UTC
UK makes giant leap as Space Command officially launched

A special ceremony held at Space Command Headquarters, RAF High Wycombe marked the official opening of United Kingdom Space Command, with the first ‘Space Operator’ Badges presented to personnel.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:13 UTC
Highest alert in Brazil with African Swine Fever outbreak in Dominican Republic, which spread from 2 to 11 provinces

Brazil said that it is closely monitoring the outbreak of African Swine Fever, ASF, in the Dominican Republic and is taking the necessary measures, including an alert on the control of imports, international agriculture surveillance, and animal health services.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:03 UTC
Tierra del Fuego fears the significance of Falkland Islands new port

The province of Tierra del Fuego, on Tuesday, denounced UK's construction company BAM Nuttall for operating with no authorization in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands district, currently under British control but over which Argentine claims sovereignty.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 19:51 UTC
Southern right whales at South Georgia acoustic messages, BAS Project report

Scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), and international collaborators have this week published the first detailed research on the sounds made by southern right whales on their high latitude feeding grounds at South Georgia.