Stories for September 2022

Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Fuel prices help tame, slightly, UK August inflation but food prices keep soaring

The United Kingdom consumer price index rose 9.9% annually in August, compared to 10,1% in July, according to estimates published on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics, below a consensus forecast of 10.2%, but food prices continued to rise at its fastest pace since 2008.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Falklands to join UK Moment of Reflection on Queen Elizabeth, next Sunday

The Falkland Islands' Government in addition to the national two minute’s silence to be held at 11am on Monday 19th September, is inviting the public to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Peru has yet again a new Foreign Minister

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Terrones Wednesday swore in Cèsar Landa once again as Foreign Minister, following Miguel Rodríguez's resignation last week.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 08:37 UTC
Fourth suspect arrested in connection with CFK case

Argentine authorities have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), it was reported Wednesday in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 08:29 UTC
WHO sees end of COVID-19 pandemic nearing

World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic was “within reach,” after promising figures were released.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 19:52 UTC
Slight cut in price of Paraguayan fuel labeled insufficient

Paraguay's state-run oil company Petropar has announced a reduction of PYG 250 (US$ 0.036) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), marketed under the brand Ñande, and of PYG 150 (US$ 0.022) for 88-octane gasoline known as Kape, effective this coming Friday.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 19:42 UTC
Maduro and Ortega unwelcome at Queen's funeral

British authorities have left Presidents Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela out of the guest list for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next Monday in London.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 19:38 UTC
Bahamas PM open to monarchy-ending referendum

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis insisted upon signing the book of condolences over Queen Elizabeth II's death that the alternative to call a referendum for the people to decide whether or not to admit Charles III as the new sovereign was open.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 18:55 UTC
Argentine boxing legend Horacio Accavallo dies aged 87

Argentine boxing legend Horacio Accavallo, the second world champion in the country's history, died Wednesday in Buenos Aires, it was announced. He was 87.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Monkeypox cases in Argentina go up 30%

Argentine health authorities have confirmed the country has recorded a total of 221 cases of monkeypox until Sept. 7, a 30% increase from the previous week. The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and the provinces of Buenos Aires and Córdoba account for 96.4% of infections.