Stories for November 2022

Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Two US cruise passengers drown during a Zodiac excursion in Antarctic waters

Two United States cruise passengers drowned in Antarctica during a tour in a semi-rigid inflatable Zodiac boat, which capsized for reasons still to be determined. Fortunately, other passengers on board were rescued on time from the frigid waters.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:37 UTC
Fourth Kirchner government climax, 12 month food inflation at 100%

The basic food basket, CBA, in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego province, Argentina soared 9,5% during October while the overall food basket, CBT, 9%, according to the latest figures from Indec, the country's stats office. This is 50% higher than the inflation rate for the month of October which stood at 6,3%.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:31 UTC
PM Sunak committed to “no turning back on Brexit”, and rejects CBI appeal for closer trade links with EU

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rejected calls from the strongest business lobby, the Confederation of British Industry, CBI, for closer ties with the European Union to address damaging trade barriers born out of Brexit, and also ruled out softer immigration rules to help with labor shortages.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 22:29 UTC
Netherlands fishermen complain fuel compensations are “far too low”

The Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) announced on 15 November that the fisheries sector will also receive support due to the high fuel costs. Fishermen's organizations call it a first step because the compensation is far too low.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 18:31 UTC
Maduro urges like-minded regional leaders to seize the opportunity

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged his fellow leftwing Latin American leaders to seize the opportunity to strengthen regional integration and “agree on the construction of a common economic space” and of “a common monetary system.”
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 18:29 UTC
Iran's Judiciary keeps handing down death penalties to protesters

The Islamic Republic of Iran has handed down yet another death sentence against a demonstrator taking part in activities following the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who was arrested for violating the strict dress code that requires women to wear the veil in public.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 16:27 UTC
COP27 ends in “historical” deal short of Europe's goals

Delegates from the world over agreed Sunday on the need that wealthier nations should provide loss and damage funding to the countries most affected by climate change.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 13:30 UTC
Ecuador wins World Cup opening game despite bribe rumors

Narrated by American actor Morgan Freeman, the opening ceremony marked the beginning of the 2022 football World Cup in Qatar, an event that had been in doubt from the beginning, from the scandals splashing FIFA's awarding its organization to the non-democratic country to all-out global war from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Mothers of Plaza de Mayor Leader Hebe de Bonafibi dead at age 93

Hebe Pastor de Bonafini, Argentina's iconic Mother of Plaza de Mayo, died Sunday. She was 93. She had been discharged on Oct. 13 from a La Plata hospital but was admitted again on Nov. 12 after her health deteriorated.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:44 UTC
Goldfajn chosen new IDB boss

Brazil's Ilan Goldfajn was elected Sunday as the new head of the Interamerican Development Bank (BID), it was reported in Washington DC.