Stories for November 4th 2024

Monday, November 4th 2024 - 22:30 UTC
Venezuela and Iran sign deal for optic fiber plant

Venezuelan and Iranian authorities announced this weekend the signing of an agreement to build a fiber optic factory in the South American country, more specifically in La Guaira, a State just 30 kilometers north of Caracas and home to the country's gateway Simón Bolívar Airport.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 22:13 UTC
Early US election winds blowing Trump's way

Different signs on different fronts over the past few hours forecast that former US Republixan President Donald Trump was poised to returning to the White House after Tuesday's elections. However, fears of voting fraud or any other last-resort maneuver from the Democratica camp rooting for Vice President Kamala Harris were not to be ruled out.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 21:27 UTC
British opposition has a new leadership, and reaffirms its Conservative values and position

The Falkland Islands Government Office in London sent congratulations to Kemi Badenoch MP on her election as Leader of the Conservatives and Her Majesty’s loyal opposition. “We look forward to working with you and your new team”, read the congratulations.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 20:08 UTC
New deep-sea video uncovers remarkable details of Shackleton’s Endurance wreck

A recently released deep-sea video by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) unveils remarkable finds aboard Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship Endurance, which sank over a century ago.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 13:40 UTC
Falkland Islands to commemorate Remembrance Sunday with annual ceremony

The Falkland Islands will observe Remembrance Sunday on November 10 with a service to honor those who sacrificed their lives in conflict, commemorating the 106th anniversary of the end of World War I. The annual service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, led by Reverend Hayley Argles-Grant and other local ministers. Dignitaries including Her Excellency the Governor, the Commander of British Forces, Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Armed Forces Minister, and both resident and visiting veterans will attend. The public is encouraged to arrive by 9:15 a.m., as seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 12:17 UTC
Minister for the Armed Forces to visit the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced the upcoming visit of Luke Pollard MP, the UK Minister for the Armed Forces, highlighting the UK’s ongoing support for the Falklands’ security and self-determination. Pollard’s visit, which includes attending the Remembrance Sunday service, is expected to reinforce the enduring relationship between the Falkland Islands and the UK.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 12:01 UTC
Falkland Islands represented at 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Australia

MLA Pete Biggs will represent the Falkland Islands at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Sydney, Australia, from November 3 to 8, 2024. Hosted by the Parliament of New South Wales, this international conference will gather over 700 Commonwealth Parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, and decision-makers to discuss key issues affecting democratic governance.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Bolivian gov't announces countermeasures to Evistas

Bolivian authorities announced Sunday that they would be launching “Operation Recovering the Homeland” after followers of former President Evo Morales seized three military barracks last week, keeping some 200 troops hostage.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 10:07 UTC
Chile: 76% disapprove of La Moneda's management of Monsalve case

The latest poll published by Plaza Pública Cadem this weekend showed that 76% of respondents during the fifth week of October disapproved of President Gabriel Boric Font's handling of the Manuel Monsalve case while 44% believed the head of state himself was to blame. In addition, 32% considered that the official most affected by the scandal was Interior Minister Carolina Tohá.
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Monday, November 4th 2024 - 09:49 UTC
Rio to tackle criminal organizations' cash flow

Federal government and Rio de Janeiro State authorities agreed last week to create a joint working group to target the cash flow of criminal rings operating in the area, Agencia Brasil reported. The measure was adopted after three people were killed during a gunfight with Rio Police.
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