International

Tuesday, August 10th 2021 - 18:27 UTC
The Rebellious reason British submarines fly the Jolly Roger after missions

The sight of a Jolly Roger flag once struck fear into the hearts of sailors at sea as it often meant a bloodthirsty band of pirates were about to launch a deadly attack – but there is a fascinating, if not somewhat rebellious, reason why today’s Royal Navy submarines fly the iconic skull and crossbones as part of a tradition that dates back to the First World War.
Tuesday, August 10th 2021 - 17:37 UTC
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: time to uphold and enforce rights

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) (*) is celebrating the cultural and linguistic richness of indigenous populations. We recognize their knowledge of the natural world that can provide leadership and guidance to preserve ecosystems in the face of the environmental climate crisis.
Tuesday, August 10th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
UN climate change report heralds “unprecedented” disasters

A new study released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) foresee the planet's temperature would reach +1.5 ºC compàred to pre-industrial levels by the year 2030, which is ten years earlier than forecast in 2018.
Tuesday, August 10th 2021 - 07:59 UTC
“Malvinas are Argentine”, but thinking differently is not a crime in Argentina, Patirica Bullrich

Recent statements by representatives from Argentina's intellectual elite referred to the Falklands being a British territory and belonging to the Kelpers, and that Argentina did not exist as such at the time, are still reverberating, but the country is holding primaries and elections next month and in November so some political amendments seem necessary.
Monday, August 9th 2021 - 15:18 UTC
Latest “massive melting” of Greenland ice sheet could cover Florida with five centimeters of water

The Polar Portal website has reported that the Greenland ice sheet recent “massive melting event” released enough mass to cover the state of Florida with 5 centimeters of water.
Monday, August 9th 2021 - 08:43 UTC
Uruguayan town puts historic support to Soviet troops during Battle of Stalingrad on display

The support from the Uruguayan town of San Javier to the Soviet Army in the Battle of Stalingrad has been put on display for visitors to see at an exhibition in Fray Bentos.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
Falklands reviews Infectious Diseases Regulations and Directions, effective Sunday 8 August

The existing requirements of the Infectious Diseases Control (Coronavirus, Quarantine) Regulations 2021, together with the Directions in force under these regulations, were recently reviewed ahead of their expiration on 8 August 2021.
Friday, August 6th 2021 - 22:17 UTC
Peru tilts towards China, but taxing miners will become a controversial issue

Recently inaugurated Peruvian president Pedro Castillo seems to be clearly tilting his country towards China: cabinet members have met with the Beijing ambassador, an updating of the 2009 trade accord between the two countries is advancing and this Friday the president will be vaccinated with the SinoPharm Covid 19 shot.
Friday, August 6th 2021 - 22:13 UTC
“We need to make people feel safe in public transport, mask wearing should be compulsory,” London mayor

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is lobbying the UK government to make mask-wearing on the Underground mandatory and required by law, which will make people feel safe travelling on public transportation.
Friday, August 6th 2021 - 07:44 UTC
Foreign airlines may continue to lift operations in Argentina if restrictions continue

Foreign airlines still operating in Argentina have voiced yet again their concerns over their future due to the country's restrictions on the number of flights allowed through Buenos Aires' Ezeiza international airport.