Stories for March 2022

Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:15 UTC
The Overseas Territories Association denounces Russia's military action against Ukraine

The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association in a release expressed solidarity with the UK and the international community in denouncing Russia's military action against Ukraine. The statement was released by the President of the Political Council of UKOTA and Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Hon. C. Washington Misick, on the Overseas Territories’ implementation of the United Kingdom’s sanctions against Russia.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:05 UTC
New Zealand halts new Antarctic vessel development due to budgetary crisis

The Government of New Zealand has halted the Antarctic Patrol Ship Project, citing budgetary shortcomings stemming from expenses incurred in the fight against COVID-19, it was reported.
Tuesday, March 22nd 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Cristiana Chamorro given 8-year sentence in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro Barrios was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for “money laundering, property and assets laundering, misappropriation and improper retention, abusive management, and ideological falsehood,” it was reported in Managua.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 22:26 UTC
Argentina reopens soybean exports

The Government of Argentina Monday went back on its steps and reopened exports of soybeans and their by-products after a decision on March 13 to close the registry for sales abroad imposed by Undersecretary of Agricultural Markets Javier Preciado Patiño.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 18:27 UTC
Corporal punishment of children banned by law in Wales

Effective Monday, Wales has banned all sorts of bodily punishment on children, which are still legal in England and Northern Ireland. Slapping or even shaking a child is tantamount to assault perpetrated against an adult, according to the new rules in force. Until Sunday, slapping was tolerated if it was a “reasonable punishment.”
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 18:00 UTC
Chinese airliner crashes with 132 people on board

A US-built Boeing 737-800 belonging to China Eastern Airlines crashed Monday in the southern province of Guangxi, presumably killing all 132 people on board instantly, in what has become the worst civilian air disaster in the country since 2010.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Most unusual temperatures recorded in Antarctica

Meteorologists have registered rare temperatures in Antarctica 30 degrees Celsius above usual figures, which had last been recorded in 1991. Scientists believe that should this situation persist, it would be a clear sign of climate change.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands Liberation 40th anniversary: April calendar of events

The April calendar of events listed includes those taking place in the Falkland Islands and separately in the United Kingdom:
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 09:50 UTC
British soldier arrested after unauthorized trip to join Ukraine's foreign legion

An elite British serviceman has been arrested after returning from Ukraine, where he allegedly went to join the so-called International Legion of Territorial Defense, which brings together foreign fighters wishing to engage Russian troops, it was reported.
Monday, March 21st 2022 - 09:48 UTC
STF Judge reverses Telegram ban after app fully abides by Brazilian law

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Sunday reversed his previous decision to terminate the smartphone application Telegram nationwide for its alleged involvement in the dissemination of fake news.