Stories for November 2022

Friday, November 11th 2022 - 10:41 UTC
Three killed as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Hurricane Nicole made landfall in the US State of Florida, killing at least three people on Thursday, as the tropical storm evolved into something deadlier, it was reported.
Friday, November 11th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
No time for revenge, says Lula

“It is possible to recover harmony between the powers, to recover the normality of coexistence between institutions,” said Brazil's president-elect.
Friday, November 11th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Falklands residents demand “local and world leaders tackle climate change”

In the light and spirit of COP27 a group of Falklands residents have organized a demonstration to “demand action from leaders, both locally and worldwide to tackle the natural disasters we currently face,” organizer Mark McLeod told Penguin News. The demonstration will take place at the Jetty Centre at midday on Saturday November 12.
Friday, November 11th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Falklands: additional funding for overseas students in higher education considered

Inflation is biting and additional funding for Falkland Islands students studying overseas for their higher or further education is being considered by Falkland Islands government as cost of living escalates globally, Penguin News was told by MLA Leona Roberts, portfolio holder for Education and Community.
Friday, November 11th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
New satellite monitoring of whales in South Atlantic underway

The 7th edition of the whale satellite monitoring program by the Argentine branch of the Wildlife Conservation Society started the monitoring of 22 specimens in the Atlantic Ocean to obtain data on the life cycle of the southern right whale species, it was reported.
Friday, November 11th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Argentine Congressman says it is all CFK's narrative

Argentine Congressman Gerardo Milman of the opposition Together for Change (Juntos por el Cambio - JxC) coalition yesterday said that Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) was trying to incriminate him.
Thursday, November 10th 2022 - 20:02 UTC
CFK wants judge investigating her assassination attempt recused

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) requested Judge María Eugenia Capuchetti be relieved from handling the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against her, claiming the magistrate had “paralyzed and boycotted the investigation.”
Thursday, November 10th 2022 - 19:29 UTC
Brazilian military experts find no irregularities in Lula's win

Brazil's Defense Ministry Wednesday submitted its report to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) regarding the armed forces' involvement in the presidential elections last month: No irregularities were detected.
Thursday, November 10th 2022 - 19:26 UTC
Peru launches contingency plan as COVID-19 cases surge

Peruvian health authorities Wednesday announced a contingency plan amid an increase in cases of COVID-19 in the regions of Lima, Arequipa (south), and Loreto (north).
Thursday, November 10th 2022 - 10:50 UTC
Falklands' preparations for major Remembrance commemoration next Sunday

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the arrangements and details for the coming Remembrance commemoration, which this Sunday will be counting with the participation of a great number of Falklands' Veterans on a special invitation tour of the Islands because of the fortieth anniversary of the Liberation. The ceremony will also be live stream events to the United Kingdom.