Politics

Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Argentine president celebrates a rare success of his administration, promulgation of an abortion bill

Argentina on Thursday became one of just a handful of Latin American countries to allow elective abortion, as neighboring Chile initiated its own debate on decriminalizing a procedure denied to most women on the continent. President Alberto Fernandez signed a law that allows abortion until 14 weeks of pregnancy that was passed by the Senate on December 30.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands exempt from UK requirements for pre departure coronavirus testing

The Falkland Islands has been exempted from new UK regulations regarding pre-departure Covid-19 testing for international travelers to England. The new testing requirements, announced by UK Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, will be in force from 4 am on January 15.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Argentina and IMF resume discussions and “fresh funds” could be included in the package

The International Monetary Fund expects the pace of its ongoing discussions with Argentine authorities to accelerate in coming weeks, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on Thursday.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Biden plans a US$ 1,9 trillion economic rescue package to spur the economy and fight the pandemic

United States president-elect Joe Biden laid out his plan for another US$ 1.9 trillion economic rescue package on Thursday, seeking to combat the economic and health crises stemming from the pandemic.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Delays in launching an inoculation program in Brazil, threatens the economic recovery

The risks to an expected economy recovery in Brazil during 2021 are increasing as delays in rolling out a vaccine program against coronavirus continues to be delayed, according to Moody's rating agency.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:29 UTC
PAHO warns new Covid-19 variants make it urgent to continue with public health measures

The appearance of new variants of the COVID-19 virus in several countries of the Americas, combined with an acceleration in the virus’s spread in virtually every country in the Americas, makes it urgent to continue public health measures such as social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands often, Pan American Health Organization Director Carisa F. Etienne said.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Pence running the show vows to ensure a safe transition of power to president elect Joe Biden

REUTERS – United States Vice-President Mike Pence on Thursday vowed to uphold American history and ensure a safe transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden, eight days after supporters of US president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
Falklands promotes workshops for prospective lawmakers' candidates ahead of November's election

Falkland Islands' lawmakers discussed on social media and in the Legislative Assembly late in 2020 a need for a ‘pre-election program’ to encourage members of the public to stand for election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly late in 2021.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Falklands extends domestic tourism incentive program until 31 May, including Easter

The Falkland Islands Government will be extending the Tourism Recovery Incentive Program (TRIP) by two months. The scheme, which was due to end on March 31, will now remain in operation until May 31. Falklands residents will have until that date to redeem their vouchers.
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Friday, January 15th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
Urgent meeting of WHO emergency committee to address South Africa, Britain and Amazon Covid-19 variants

The World Health Organization's emergency committee met on Thursday, two weeks ahead of schedule to discuss the new coronavirus variants from South Africa and Britain that have rapidly spread to at least 50 countries and sparked widespread alarm.
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