International

Sunday, October 15th 2023 - 16:35 UTC
Lula confers with Egyptian and Palestine Presidents about evacuation of Brazilian nationals

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held talks Saturday with the presidents of Egypt and the Palestinian Authority to rescue nationals of the South American country from the Gaza Strip, Agencia Brasil reported.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 10:02 UTC
Hamas' “Friday of Rage” leads to additional security measures in Argentina

Authorities in Argentina – the only Latin American country ever hit by large-scale antisemitic attacks, in 1992 and 1994 – upped the security measures around Jewish people and entities amid Hamas' “Friday of rage” threats, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 09:36 UTC
Pre-trial detention imposed on Uruguayan torturing physician

Uruguay's Judiciary placed physician Carlos Suzacq Fiser under pre-trial detention for his alleged involvement in torture practices exerted by the military dictatorship (1973-1985) against prisoners, it was reported Friday in Montevideo.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 09:31 UTC
Evacuation of Brazilians from Gaza Strip through Egypt greenlighted

Brazilians wishing to leave the Gaza Strip will be allowed to do so Saturday through the Rafah crossing after Egypt greenlighted the move, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira confirmed Friday, according to Agencia Brasil.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 06:35 UTC
The Hamas trap; the Arab world has abandoned Palestinians to their fate

By Gwynne Dyer - If you are wondering why Hamas launched its all-out assault on Israel on Saturday, I wrote it right here last week. “The Arab world has basically abandoned the Palestinians to their fate, whatever that may be. Six Arab countries have established diplomatic ties with Israel and several more, including Saudi Arabia, are on the brink of doing so.”
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 10:03 UTC
Lula asks Israeli president for humanitarian corridor

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday thanked his Israeli colleague Isaac Herzog during a telephone conversation for the assistance provided to the South American country's mission evacuation people from the war-torn area, Agencia Brasil reported. The Workers' Party leader also condemned the “terrorist” attacks perpetrated by the Hamas group.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 09:41 UTC
PAHO new deputy director outlines agency's priorities

Pan American Health Organization Deputy Director Rhonda Sealey-Thomas of Antigua and Barbuda said Thursday that non-communicable diseases, climate change, the capacity for resilient health systems, and the urgent need to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response were the main health challenges for the region.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 08:26 UTC
Forty one years since the Falklands Task Force Parade in the heart of London

The Falklands Task Force Parade took place on 12th October 1982, in London, and a few months since the Liberation of the Islands from the Argentine invasion and occupation. The salute to the Task Force encompassed a military parade, with military bands and contingents through the City of London.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:43 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly sends message of support to the people of Israel

The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, and has sent a message of support to the people of Israel at this very difficult time.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:32 UTC
EU warns Zuckerberg and Musk over the spread of disinformation on the Hamas/Israel conflict

The European Union has warned Mark Zuckerberg over the spread of “disinformation” on Meta's social media platforms after Hamas' attack on Israel. It told Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, that it “has 24 hours” to respond and comply with European law.