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Stories for December 2nd 2022

  • Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 10:01 UTC

    Royal Navy will have “Cetus”, a crewless submarine in two years

    A concept image of the Cetus in a 40ft container

    The Royal Navy has ordered its first crewless submarine to shape the future of underwater warfare. In two years' time, Cetus – named after a mythological sea monster – will move through the oceans, monitoring hostile activity, listening out for ships or submarines which may pose a threat to the fleet, or to key national infrastructures such as deep-sea cables and pipelines.

  • Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 09:53 UTC

    Argentine judge sets conditions for vaccinating children against COVID-19

    “People's right to information is safeguarded” with the ruling, Judge López said

    A federal judge in the Argentine seaport of Mar del Plata ruled that promoting COVID-19 vaccination for children should be halted until the manufacturers supply those responsible for the minors (i.e. their parents or caretakers) with all pertinent information regarding side effects and other possible consequences.

  • Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 09:50 UTC

    Dispute between Chile and Bolivia over Silala settled by ICJ ruling

    No victors were proclaimed in the process; Arce and Boric will have to work things out together, ICJ mandated

    The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday announced a ruling validating Chile's claim that the Silala River is an international waterway and calling both parties to cooperate in the preservation of the natural resources in the area.

  • Friday, December 2nd 2022 - 09:40 UTC

    Argentina's new Transport Minister sworn in

    Giuliano was recommended for the position by his predecessor Alexis Guerrera

    Rosario lawyer Diego Giuliano was sworn in Thursday as Argentina's new Transport Minister. He was appointed to succeed Alexis Guerrera, who resigned earlier this week citing personal “health” problems.

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