Politics

Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
World trade with signs of recovery but still much conditioned to the evolution of the pandemic

World trade is showing signs of recovery after the slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the recovery still remains uncertain, according to a report from the World Trade Organization, WTO. The global entity’s new world trade volume projections are for a decrease of 9.2% for 2020 followed by a 7,2% increase next year.
Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Falklands' government reviewing coronavirus quarantine policies

The Falkland Islands Government is reviewing some of the detailed policies around coronavirus quarantine to ascertain whether current arrangements remain satisfactory.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Paraguay declares national emergency as forest fires rage across Chaco

Paraguay’s Congress declared a national emergency as forest fires raged, burning vast swaths of the Chaco dry forest, home to sprawling cattle ranches, jaguars and many indigenous tribes.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
Bolsonaro tells religious followers he plans to appoint an evangelical minister to the Supreme Court

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro said at an event with conservative evangelical Christians that he hopes to appoint an evangelical minister to the supreme court next year.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Brazilian economy minister and Lower House speaker agree to push reform agenda and social program

Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes and the powerful lower house Speaker Rodrigo Maia announced a truce after more than a month of bickering over reforms and how to tackle a widening fiscal deficit. Local markets rallied.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:35 UTC
UN human rights council condemns Venezuela and extends two years the mandate of investigators

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday extended by two years the mandate of investigators who have documented executions, disappearances, and torture in Venezuela that they say may amount to crimes against humanity.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
Quad group attempt a united front against increasingly assertive Beijing

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on key Asian allies to unite against China's “exploitation, corruption and coercion” in the region, as he held talks on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:08 UTC
Britain may boycott winter Olympics over China's treatment of Uighur Muslims

British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab suggested Britain may boycott the Olympics for the first time, over China's treatment of the Uighur Muslims, The Telegraph reported on Tuesday. The suggestion comes as a growing number of nations urge Beijing to respect human rights of the minority Uighurs.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Peru resumes international flights to seven countries in the region

Peru resumed international flights on Monday that were suspended in March as part of emergency measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. President Martin Vizcarra led the resumption of flights from the capital Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport, saying health regulations were put in place to combat the risk of infections.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
French parliament approves law regulating “kid influencers” work and funds

When kids become YouTube or Instagram sensations, should they be considered child workers? And who looks after their money? The French parliament has attempted to answer those questions with a new law passed on Tuesday.