Stories for 2024

Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 15:50 UTC
Use of unauthorized suicide capsule sparks controversy in Switzerland

Authorities in the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen arrested a group of people Tuesday in connection with the first-time unsanctioned use of the assisted suicide capsule known as Sarco, with which a 64-year-old American woman took her own life. Although assisted suicide is permitted in the country under certain conditions, prosecutors fear that these requirements had not been met.
Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 10:35 UTC
Busy days for Falklands delegation at the stand in Labour's Conference Liverpool

A flurry of activity and visits at the Falkland Islands stand at the Labour Party Convention taking place in Liverpool with Members of the Legislative Assembly Leona Roberts and Mark Pollard as hosts with the support from staff of the Falklands Government Office in London.
Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 10:11 UTC
Argentina's bonds slump after Milei's NYSE speech

Argentine bonds on Wall Street fell up to 3.6% on average Monday after President Javier Milei's speech before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), during which he announced that his government would release the currency exchange rate controls once zero percent inflation is achieved. During his speech on Monday, Milei also rang the traditional bell that starts stock market operations.
Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 10:10 UTC
Buenos Aires court orders arrest of Maduro, Cabello, and other Chavista leaders

An Argentine court ordered Monday the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello for their systematic plan to detain, kidnap, and torture people, which escalated after the controversial July 28 elections which the incumbent leader claims to have won despite producing no tangible evidence attesting to that. The measure also reaches over 30 Chavista leaders.
Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 09:59 UTC
Brazil condemns Israel's onslaught against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Brazil's Foreign Ministry condemned “in the strongest terms” Israel's deployment into parts of Lebanese territory Monday which left 492 people dead and 1,645 wounded. Itamaraty also deplored Tel Aviv's declarations in favor of the military operations urging “Lebanese civilians to evacuate their homes in those regions” as people fleeing southern Lebanon caused traffic jams.
Tuesday, September 24th 2024 - 09:04 UTC
Paraguayan President puts his country's Constitution ahead of international agreements

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña told the United Nations (UN) Future Summit that it was essential for his country “to preserve its values and principles” while generating equal opportunities for all. “Paraguay defends international positions based on principles, not on mere interest, convenience or pragmatism,” he stressed during the gathering at which the Pact for the Future was adopted.
Monday, September 23rd 2024 - 22:07 UTC
Venezuela's Supreme Court okays Milei's prosecution

The Criminal Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court (TSJ) Monday gave its nod to the prosecution of Argentine President Javier Milei, Presidential Secretary Karina Milei, and Security Minister Patricia Bullrich in connection with the impounding and handing over of Emtrasur's Boeing 747-300 freighter handed over to the United States where the aircraft was wanted for its alleged involvements in terrorist activities under its previous Iranian ownership.
Monday, September 23rd 2024 - 19:15 UTC
Violence-torn Haiti still relies on UN and foreign help to fight gangs

Provisional authorities in violence-torn Haiti are stepping up their efforts to garner international help in their fight against local gangs. During the weekend, visiting Port-au-Prince was Kenyan President William Ruto, whose country has already contributed a 400-strong police force and pledged to add some more troops shortly if necessary. At the same time, Presidential Transitional Council member Leslie Voltaire met with India's Ambassador Ramu Abbagani to discuss the issue, in addition to other topics such as climate change, natural disasters, public health, artificial intelligence, and solar energy.
Monday, September 23rd 2024 - 13:47 UTC
French shipping giants to buy over Brazilian port of Santos' container terminal

Brazil's Opportunity investment group reached an understanding with French giants CMA CGM for the sale of its stake in the Brazilian Port Terminal of Santos (STBP3), it was announced late Sunday.
Monday, September 23rd 2024 - 10:37 UTC
Former Paraguayan President's ties with FARC exposed

Former Paraguayan President Federico Franco (2012-2013) said Fernando Lugo (2008-2012), under whom he served as Vice President and whom he succeeded after his impeachment, had links with Colombia's Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) guerrillas.