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Stories for 2022

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 10:39 UTC

    “Russia and Saudi Arabia closer than ever”, ahead of OPEC+ meeting

    Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov met with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and ahead of this week´s OPEC+

    The OPEC+ alliance is solid and the tight cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia has never been stronger, said Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov, following a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and ahead of this week´s OPEC+ meeting to consider output levels.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 09:43 UTC

    US lifts restrictions on air services to and from Cuba

    Cuba called it a “limited step in the right direction,” which “does not modify” the embargo in place for six decades

    The US Government of President Joseph Biden Wednesday lifted a series of restrictions on flights to and from Cuba stemming from the Donald Trump era, the Transportation Department announced.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 09:35 UTC

    Tower of London with summer display of flowers for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

    The Tower of London surrounded by gardens

    A stunning display of colorful flowers is being prepared at the Tower of London to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The 'Super-bloom' – which will blossom in stages throughout the summer – will see millions of flowers fill and transform the moat around the tower.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 09:34 UTC

    Former Cali Cartel capo dies in US prison

    El Ajedrecista had funded Ernesto Samper's presidential campaign. His methods were softer and more subtle than those of Escobar

    Wednesday's death at a US prison of former Cali Cartel capo Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, aka El Ajedrecista (The Chessman), who used to wage his own war against rival trafficker Pablo Escobar of the Medellín Cartel, has revived stories of the 1980s and 1990s which have been romanticized through the entertainment industry.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 09:17 UTC

    Argentina to up imports to meet increasing fuel demand

    Smuggling fuel to bordering countries due to the price difference has resulted in recurrent shortages for Argentines.

    Argentina's Federal Government Wednesday announced new measures to guarantee the proper supply of diesel fuel nationwide after governors of the country's 10 Grand North provinces complained last Friday of recurrent shortages.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 08:55 UTC

    Balcedo now suing Uruguay for damages

    The lawsuit was filed against the Uruguayan prosecutor's office and that includes all the prosecutors who acted in the case

    Former Argentine labor unionist leader Marcelo Balcedo has decided to sue Uruguay for damages allegedly worth US$ 22 million after two private airplanes were impounded in 2018 when he was arrested in his ranch near Punta del Este pending extradition to Argentina.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 08:36 UTC

    From around the world, Royal Navy Platinum Jubilee tribute to the Queen

    Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, Jubilee tribute to The Queen

    On deployment in the Gulf, on patrol in the Atlantic, safeguarding home waters or undergoing training at bases in the UK, sailors lined up on parade grounds and flight decks to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70-year reign and this weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 08:18 UTC

    Messi's Argentina too strong for Italy in London

    After the Copa America title in Rio's Maracaná, Argentina won a new title at Wembley, undoubtedly the world's two most iconic football stadiums

    Argentina's national football team Wednesday reigned supreme at Wembley after beating Italy 3-0 to win the Finalissima pitting the champions of Europe against those of South America.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 07:49 UTC

    Chilean President wants full ban on gun ownership

    Boric argued the reform he proposed would be “in favor” of the police's fight against “organizations dedicated to illegal arms trafficking.”

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Wednesday gave his first TV speech, during which he announced a plan to ban gun ownership and tackle drug trafficking, among other relevant measures.

  • Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 07:25 UTC

    Agatha leaves at least 11 dead at Mexican Pacific resorts

    The Mexican Caribbean is also bracing for some rough weather

    After entering history books as the most powerful hurricane to make landfall in Mexico's Pacific coasts during May, Wednesday's reports from the area mention at least 11 fatalities and at least 33 others missing, according to Oaxaca Gov. Alejandro Murat.