Politics

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
Controversial ruling of the Argentine High Court on the removal and relocation of magistrates

The Argentine Supreme Court ruled in a 4 to 1 vote that two magistrates that had been relocated during the previous government of President Mauricio Macri must remain in their posts until a new qualification contest takes place to fill the posts.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 09:53 UTC
UK travel ban, “a nightmare before Christmas”

Britain has introduced a travel ban as part of a four-week lockdown prompted by an alarming jump in the COVID-19 infection rate to one in 100 people. In what has been described as a “Nightmare before Christmas,” UK residents will need to stay at home from November 5 and avoid “all non-essential travel by private and public transport.”
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 09:32 UTC
Piñera loses his third Interior minister, victim of the resurgent demonstrations

A top aide of Chilean President Sebastian Piñera resigned after lawmakers censured him for allowing police abuses during social protests. Victor Perez quit on Tuesday shortly after the lower house voted 80 to 74 to temporarily suspend him from his duties, becoming Piñera's third Interior Minister to leave his post since 2018.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
US soybeans being loaded in Louisiana for Brazil

A U.S. grain export terminal near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is loading about 38,000 tons of U.S. soybeans on a bulk cargo vessel for shipment to Brazil, according to Southport Agencies shipping lineup.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Johnson & Johnson resumes clinical trials of the Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

Brazilian health regulator Anvisa has authorized the resumption of a clinical trial of Johnson & Johnson's experimental COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement from the government agency on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 4th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Pakistan underlines that freedom of expression carries special duties and responsibilities

World leaders have sent messages of support to Austria and Afghanistan as they did previously with France following the last bout of terrorist attacks, while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, unequivocally condemning terrorism, said that ”freedom of expression,” is not without limits in a pluralistic diverse and respectful societies.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:58 UTC
Trump and Biden with their legal teams ready for post-election disputes

The US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden have made a last-ditch push for votes in battleground a state on the last day of campaigning, as each party prepares for post-election disputes that could prolong a divisive presidential election.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Chile's economy activity drops 5,3% in September year on year, but grows 5,1% from August

Chile’s economic activity sank 5.3% in September year-on-year but grew 5.1% from the previous month, the central bank said on Monday, as the world’s no. 1 copper producer emerged from the worst period of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:44 UTC
Peru's congress approves motion for an impeachment to remove president Vizcarra

Peru’s Congress approved on Monday a motion to initiate a process to remove President Martín Vizcarra from office over corruption allegations, a month and a half after he survived a prior impeachment trial.
Tuesday, November 3rd 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Falklands' next Chief Executive will make a familiarization visit to the Islands

Following the recent selection process to appoint a new Chief Executive for the Falkland Islands, successful candidate Andy Keeling and his wife Anya will travel to the Islands on 9 November for a three-week familiarisation visit. Andy was given a conditional offer in September 2020, with the expectation that he will take up the post in April 2021.