Stories for November 2023

Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 07:27 UTC
King's Coronation Food Project to help 14 million people facing food insecurity in UK

Tuesday November 14th was the 75th birthday of King Charless III, and the first time the event was celebrated by the ruling monarch as head of state. It was an opportunity for the King, very much aware of present and future generations challenges, to work and announce one of his many projects related to food and the environment, seeking to bridge the gap between food waste and food need across UK.
Thursday, November 16th 2023 - 06:36 UTC
Adventure awaits: Exploring the world's most thrilling tourism destinations

When we think of adventure tourism, images of adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee jumping, white-water rafting, and zip-lining often come to mind. While these activities certainly make for exciting adventures, adventure tourism encompasses a wide range of thrilling experiences that cater to all sorts of interests and preferences. From scaling towering mountains to exploring the depths of the ocean, the world is filled with incredible destinations that offer unforgettable adventures for travelers seeking a rush of excitement. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most adventurous and thrilling tourism destinations around the globe, and we'll start our journey with an unexpected twist: casinos.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 21:03 UTC
Sending UK asylum seekers to Rwanda is “unlawful,” rules Supreme Court; PM Sunak committed to stop “boat people”

The United Kingdom Supreme Court in a much expected ruling said on Wednesday that the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 18:10 UTC
Roger Waters denied hotel rooms in Buenos Aires, Montevideo for his stance on Middle East issues

Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters has been denied room bookings at two Montevideo hotels because of his anti-Israel stance on the ongoing Middle East conflict with the terrorist group Hamas.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 10:14 UTC
Argentina's Supreme Court rules to extradite Jones Huala to Chile

Argentina's Supreme Court (CSJN) Tuesday cleared the way for the extradition of Mapuche guerrilla leader Facundo Jones Huala to Chile to serve the remainder of his sentence.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 10:05 UTC
Death of Argentine soldier in barracks ruled murder

The death of an Argentine soldier in Zapala, in the Patagonian province of Neuquén, has been ruled a homicide and will be investigated as such, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Paraguay's agriculture exports keep growing

Paraguayan exports totaled US$ 14.438 billion in the first ten months of 2023, a 23.6% improvement from the same period last year, a foreign trade report released by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) showed.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Belize cuts ties with Israel for actions against Gaza civilians

The Government of Belize announced in a statement Tuesday that it was suspending diplomatic ties with Israel in rejection of the military actions undertaken in the Gaza Strip following the Oct. 7 attacks by the terrorist organization Hamas.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 08:25 UTC
Lula and Pepe hope Massa wins Sunday's runoff in Argentina

Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former Uruguayan head of state José “Pepe” Mujica called on Argentines to vote for Economy Minister Sergio Massa in Sunday's runoff with Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei.
Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 00:29 UTC
Yielding to public opinion, US Supreme Court releases a “Code of Conduct” for Justices

The United States Supreme Court on Monday made public an eight page “Code of Conduct” for Justices in response to years of criticism that the Court is not sufficiently transparent and underlining that its members should “avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety” in their actions on and off the bench.