Stories for 2021

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.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:58 UTC
Four cases of community transmission of Delta variant confirmed in Chile

Chilean health authorities have confirmed four cases of community transmission of the coronavirus Delta variant, it was announced Monday.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Argentine province of Córdoba makes isolation at hotels compulsory for travelers who test positive on arrival

Health authorities in the Argentine province of Córdoba have ruled that all travelers who test positive for the Delta variant of the coronavirus are to isolate at hotels, following a recent local outbreak.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Nicaraguan President to seek reelection with most opponents jailed

After arresting most opposition leaders who could challenge him, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced Monday that he will run for a new term in office in the November 7 elections.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil's Electoral Court wants Bolsonaro investigated for spreading fake news against ballot boxes

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) has asked the Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) to launch a probe against President Jair Bolsonaro for his remarks regarding the reliability of the electronic voting system.
Tuesday, August 3rd 2021 - 09:11 UTC
Scientists report Uruguayan variant of coronavirus

Researchers from Montevideo's Pasteur Institute have detected an “Uruguayan variant” of the coronavirus, which ”would have contributed to the first wave.”