Stories for September 2022

Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Chilean forestry companies planning a class action lawsuit against government because of arson attacks

Some forty-five forestry companies have joined to start a class action lawsuit against the Chilean government, demanding compensation for the losses, constant arson attacks, and wood robberies of which they have been victims since 2017.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:38 UTC
Massive arrests of anti-war protesters throughout Russia

Over 1,000 Russian protesters have been arrested after they took to the streets in response to Vladimir Putin's announcement regarding a “partial” military mobilization involving some 300,000 reserve soldiers for the offensive in Ukraine.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Germany to nationalize gas giants to secure energy supplies and war in Ukraine

Germany is to nationalize gas giant Uniper to secure energy supplies amid the war in Ukraine. The deal will see the German government take on a 98.5% stake in the firm at a cost of €8.5bn (£7.4bn).
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Iran: At least 9 people killed amid women's rights protests

At least 9 people have been killed in Iran amid protests following the death of a woman in morality police custody over her improper wearing of the mandatory face covering.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:27 UTC
Moscow and Kyiv carry out unexpected swap of POWs

Moscow and Kyiv carried out Wednesday an unexpected swap of prisoners of war (POWs) with 215 Russian and 55 Ukrainian prisoners released, it was reported.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:04 UTC
Fed's Powell and the unfortunate costs of reducing inflation: third 75 basis points interest rate hike

Challenged by the highest level of inflation experienced in the US in over 40 years, the Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday a third consecutive interest rate hike of 75 basis points, bringing the benchmark rate up to a range of 3.0% to 3.25% from 2.25% to 2.50%.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 22:20 UTC
Putin challenges Ukraine's right to exist, Biden says

US President Joseph Biden said during his appearance Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's attitudes challenged Ukraine's very right to exist.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 19:19 UTC
Uruguay confirms 6th case of monkeypox

Health authorities have confirmed the 6th case of monkeypox in Uruguay after the initial detection dating back to late July, it was reported Wednesday. While another possible contagion is under study, 57 suspected cases have already been ruled out.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 18:57 UTC
Western Uruguayans concerned over Argentina's low prices

Uruguayan mayors along the country's western border have expressed their concern to President Luis Lacalle Pou as the informal exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar renders local businesses unprofitable since consumers do their shopping across the line.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 18:52 UTC
Putin finds Colombia's Petro “a promising partner”

Russian leader Vladimir Putin praised Colombia's President Gustavo Petro for the latter's speech Tuesday before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.