MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for October 29th 2023
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Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 21:02 UTC
Ecuadorian towns hit by blackouts to curb electricity consumption amid drought
Ecuadorian towns in the Amazon region have been reported to be undergoing power outages that might drag on at least until December if current drought conditions are to persist, according to local authorities. The power cuts have caused havoc and traffic chaos in a country where violence reigns supreme and darkness only adds to the insecurity condition.
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Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 21:02 UTC
Brazil's population consists largely of women, census shows
A study released late last week by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IGBE) showed that by 2022 the population in South America's largest country consisted mostly of women, Agencia Brasil reported.
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Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 01:22 UTC
World Scientists call on health authorities to declare climate change a global health emergency
Scientists from across the world collectively called for the UN, world leaders, and health authorities to address climate change and biodiversity loss as one global health emergency.
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Sunday, October 29th 2023 - 01:13 UTC
Falklands: Remote radar facilities in Mount Kent becomes new refurbished outpost
Earlier this week marked the official handover of new build accommodation at the 303 Signals Unit Remote Radar Head Mount Kent in the Falklands Islands, from the contract team Ramboll Volker Fitzpatrick to 303 Signals Unit. The ceremony marked UK's long-term commitment to the Falkland Islands' right to self-determination.
