Stories for October 2022

Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Argentine Army delivered first modernized tank turret

Argentina's Army has taken delivery of the first turret manufactured by the Mendoza-based IMPSA company for the modernization of the Argentine Medium Tank (TAM) 2C.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Boris Johnson steps down from PM job race, might run in 2024

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down from the Conservative Party race to succeed Liz Truss citing the lack of unity among his own ranks.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Argentine Habitat Minister's resignation announced

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Sunday confirmed the departure of Jorge Ferraresi as Minister of Territorial Development and Habitat. He will be replaced by Deputy Minister Santiago Maggiotti.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Ex Chinese president forcibly removed from communist congress, “he was not feeling well”

Former president Hu Jintao was forcibly removed by ushers at the 20th Communist Party congress, allegedly because the 79-year-old was “not feeling well,” Chinese state media said late Saturday. Hu Jintao, the predecessor of President Xi Jinping was unexpectedly escorted from the stage of the closing ceremony of the ruling Communist Party congress.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Moody's: Major devaluation of Mexican peso forecast

According to the credit rating agency Moody's, a devaluation of around 20% of the Mexican peso against the US dollar would be imminent and might take place later this year or in early 2023, it was reported.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:29 UTC
Argentine rebel group leader denies all charges

The leader of the Revolución Federal group linked to the Oct. 11 assassination attempt against Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner denied the allegations in that regard.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Gloomy picture of UK economy: Sterling KO, retail sales down and government borrowing increasing

Pound sterling trading ended on Friday at US$ 1.12, after rallying on Thursday following the announcement of Prime Minister Liz Truss Thursday resignation. However new figures showed a gloomy picture of the UK economy.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:18 UTC
Ukraine corn expected to help cope with EU's lowest maize crop in 15 years

As drought and lack of humidity ravages French corn fields, an abundant production and sales from Ukraine is helping to overcome shortages and market distortions, according to the French consultancy Strategie Grains.
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Argentina's wheat harvest the worst in seven years caused by climate variability

Argentina's projected wheat harvest, “is in a very critical situation, and could get worse”. announced Rosario grains exchange which cut its 2022/23 harvest forecast to 15 million tons, down from 16 million tons estimated last week
Saturday, October 22nd 2022 - 10:14 UTC
US: Bannon sentenced to 4 months in jail

Former US President Donald Trump's advisor Steve Bannon has been sentenced to four months in jail after Judge Carl Nichols acquiesced to the US Attorney's Office's request which also included a monetary fine the magistrate lowered from US$ 200,000 to US$ 6,500.