Stories for 2024

Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:58 UTC
Argentina: Demonstrators break into Misiones' provincial legislature

Protesting teachers in the Argentine city of Posadas tried to break into Misiones' provincial legislators Thursday but were dispersed and pepper-sprayed by the police. Reporters covering the incidents also needed medical attention for irritated eyes.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Uruguay: Respiratory diseases on the rise amid low vaccination coverage

Uruguayan physicians reported this week that respiratory infections and emergency room visits for this type of illness are on the rise. In addition, the Health Ministry has expressed concern about the low number of pregnant women who have received the flu vaccine this season.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:32 UTC
The first millennial and “God's influencer” to be canonized by Pope Francis

BBC is reporting that a London-born teenager - whose proficiency at spreading the teachings of the Catholic church online led to him being called “God's influencer” - is set to become a saint. Carlo Acutis died in 2006, at the age of 15, meaning he would be the first millennial - a person born in the early 1980s to late 1990s - to be canonized.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:26 UTC
Falklands Anniversary of Liberation Day on Friday June 14th

To mark the Anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from the Argentine occupation in 1982, the following program has been arranged for Friday 14 June 2024.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:15 UTC
Mild avian flu cases among humans in Michigan and Texas

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, are reporting a second human case of avian flu has been found as the outbreak spreads among birds and cattle in the country.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Falklands condolences to the family of Britain's greatest swimmer

The Falkland Islands Stanley Leisure Centre are sending condolences and thoughts to the family and the people who knew MBE David Wilkie who sadly passed on Wednesday. MBE David Wilkie opened the swimming pool here at Stanley Leisure Centre on the 4th of February 1990!
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 09:19 UTC
Standing ovation in Parliament for Craig Mackinlay, “The Bionic MP”

Craig Mackinlay, a conservative member of Parliament serving South Thanet, was given a standing ovation by his peers on return to his bench in Westminster. The “Bionic MP” as he likes himself to be called has prosthetic hands and feet, which were amputated following a septic shock, and the quick reply from his wife a pharmacist.
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 19:17 UTC
Lula says recognition of Palestine's statehood “a historic decision”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday's recognition of Palestine's statehood by Spain, Ireland, and Norway was a “historic decision,” Agencia Brasil reported Thursday. The South American leader also said that the measure will have a positive effect on efforts to find peace in the Middle East.
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 18:57 UTC
Paraguayan Justice Minister resigns

Paraguayan Justice Minister Ángel Ramón Barchini turned in his resignation at President Santiago Perña's request, it was reported Thursday in Asunción. According to local media, Deputy Criminal Policy Minister Rodrigo Nicora will take over Barchini's position on an interim basis.
Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 18:20 UTC
Uruguay: National Party Chairman steps down amid Penades scandal

Uruguay's National Party Chairman of the Board Pablo Iturralde resigned his post Thursday after it was proved he had had a conversation with jailed former Senator Gustavo Penadés who is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.