MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for September 28th 2024
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
The Malvinas Question triggers Ladies in Anger
The South Atlantic understanding, (and by extension to the Falkland Islands), agreed this week between the Argentine foreign minister and the UK foreign secretary has triggered quite strong reactions, reflecting an atmosphere of disarray in the Argentine political system.
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:16 UTC
Hurricane Helene leaves at least 45 dead in southern US
At least 45 people were killed Friday as Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall in the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia causing also power outages and floodings. Among the fatalities were three firefighters, a woman and her one-month-old twins, plus an 89-year-old woman whose home was struck by a falling tree.
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:13 UTC
Uruguayan Ambassador to Sweden suspended for serious irregularities
Uruguay's Foreign Ministry announced Friday it was recalling Ambassador Federico Perazza from Stockholm, who was handed down a 6-month suspension without pay after it was determined that he had incurred “very serious” administrative offenses which included the use of mission money for personal expenses, in addition to the inappropriate use of the official car and the mistreatment of Embassy officials.
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:11 UTC
World Tourism Day celebrated globally
Under the theme “more and better investment for people, planet and prosperity,” Tourism once again celebrated its Global Day Friday with special events at every typical destination for leisure travelers as customary since 1980. Defined by the United Nations as “one of the most important economic sectors in the world,” the activity accounts for 9% of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:06 UTC
De Moraes imposes new fines on X before lifting the ban
Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Moraes Friday ruled that tycoon Elon Musk's social media platform X must pay a R$ 10 million (US$ 1.84 million) fine to be reinstated, Agencia Brasil reported. The company had been banned from operating in the South American country for failing to comply with some orders from the judge regarding the suspension of users posting content deemed inappropriate.
