Stories for 2022

Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 20:20 UTC
Uruguay faces a wave of violence that could mean a homicide record – government blames drug trafficking

Uruguay has been experiencing dark hours in terms of homicides in recent days. In the first quarter of this year, there were 96 homicides in a country of some 3.5 million inhabitants, 33% more than in the same period of 2021 and a figure that marks a trend that, if maintained, would mean an annual homicide record in the southern country.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 20:00 UTC
Limited editions of whisky, rum and gin to commemorate Falklands War and raise funds for SAMA82

DropZone Brewery, a veteran-owned business which supports former servicepeople, has launched three limited-edition spirits to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and raise funds for charity. All profits from the launch will be donated to the South Atlantic Medal Association 82 (SAMA82), formed by veterans of the Falklands conflict.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 19:58 UTC
Argentina wheat crop estimates for 2022/23 lowered, given fears of dry climate

Because of forecasted dry weather the Rosario Grains Exchange anticipates a lesser wheat crop in Argentina for the 2022/23 season. The Exchange projects Argentine wheat production to decline to 19 million tons, down from a record the 22.1 million tons in 2021-22, as a La Niña weather pattern is expected to reduce rainfall in the coming months.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 19:56 UTC
Times are changing in India: couple sues married son and wife, they want a grandchild

Times and customs are changing in India: in a traditional Indian family structure, it is common for married sons to stay with their parents, who often contribute to the upbringing of children. Likewise, women who marry into such households are often expected to look after the household and take care of child-rearing duties.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 19:51 UTC
The delicate political situation in Ireland: Good Friday agreement hangs on a thread

By Gwynne Dyer – Four months ago, Jonathan Powell warned that the Good Friday agreement of 1998 that ended 30 years of killing in Northern Ireland was at risk.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Lacalle arrives in Asunción to discuss Mercosur issues

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou landed Friday evening at Asunción to discuss a series of proposals to modernize Mercosur with his hosting colleague Mario Abdo Benítez.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
Turkey against Finland, Sweden joining NATO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Friday voiced his opposition to admitting Finland and Sweden into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 08:33 UTC
Brazil invited to abide by OECD codes of good practices

Brazilian economic authorities Friday announced they had received an invitation from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Council to abide by both the Capital Movements Liberalization Code and the Intangible Current Operations Liberalization Code.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 08:22 UTC
Colombian police suspect “someone close” was behind Pecci's murder

Sleuths investigating in Colombia the murder of Paraguayan special anti-drug Prosecutor Marcelo Pecci suspect someone “very close” to the victim was behind Tuesday's lethal attack on the honeymooning official, it was reported.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 08:06 UTC
New Zealand open for cruise business 31 July: extremely hard work ahead warns Debbie Summers

Good news for the Southern Hemisphere from Seatrade Cruise, New Zealand will be reopening its maritime borders on 31 July, after two years, with the first return, Majestic Princess scheduled to call in Auckland on 16 October.