International

Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:59 UTC
CDC new guidance cuts quarantine time to seven days for Covid-19 negative tests

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force on Tuesday that its new guidance would cut quarantine time for individuals exposed to the virus by as much as half.
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:32 UTC
French rescuers evacuate a morbid obesity case from his flat with a crane and a large container

French rescuers had to go to extremes to evacuate a man suffering from morbid obesity from his flat on Tuesday after he was immobilized in his home following an accident last year. Some 50 rescuers and a crane were used in the operation in the southern city of Perpignan.
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:30 UTC
UK historic retailers go down, putting 25,000 jobs at risk

The UK retail industry suffered one of the harshest blows yet after two of the country's best-known retailers collapsed, putting 25,000 jobs at risk in less than 24 hours. Debenhams said on Tuesday morning it's preparing to close its doors for good after failing to find a buyer
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:29 UTC
Australia and China acrimonious controversy escalates to incendiary tweets

China’s embassy in Australia said politicians there had “misread” a tweet showing a digitally-altered image of an Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to the throat of an Afghan child, and were trying to stoke nationalism.
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:16 UTC
Maradona's death investigation: police raids the office and home of the psychiatrist

The investigation into Diego Maradona’s death continued on Tuesday with police raids on the office and home of the psychiatrist who cared for the football star and is being investigated for possible medical negligence.
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Cavani apologizes for a social media message thanking a supporter but which was interpreted as racist

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani apologized for the social media message he posted after his match-winning performance at Southampton. The Uruguay international-inspired United's comeback 3-2 Premier League victory over the Saints with two goals and an assist after coming off the bench at halftime.
Tuesday, December 1st 2020 - 09:30 UTC
Falklands' seafood industry concerned with Brexit outcome and likely imposition of EU tariffs

The Executive Secretary of the Falklands Islands Fishing Companies Association FIFCA, James Bates would like to issue the following press statement.
Tuesday, December 1st 2020 - 08:58 UTC
US sanctions Chinese company supporting Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro

The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC), accusing it of supporting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro efforts to undermine democracy.
Tuesday, December 1st 2020 - 08:44 UTC
OPEC and allies postpone talks amid disagreements on how much oil to pump

OPEC and allies led by Russia postponed talks on oil output policy for 2021 to Thursday, sources said on Monday as key players still disagreed on how much oil they should pump amid weak demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, December 1st 2020 - 08:31 UTC
A new home for the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority

From Tuesday 1 December 2020 the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority will sit within the Directorate of Emergency Services and Island Security (DESIS). For over 30 years the Directorate of Natural Resources (formally Fisheries) was the home of the maritime function. However, in recent years, the government has been working towards meeting both its national and international obligations, leading to the establishment of the Maritime Authority in 2018.