Politics

Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 09:46 UTC
Venezuela's justice system “undermined”, fuelling impunity and human rights violations, US report

The independence of Venezuela's justice system has been “considerably undermined”, fuelling impunity and human rights violations, the UN rights chief charged on Tuesday in a report.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:57 UTC
US consumer prices rebounded 0,6% in June; gasoline climbed 12,3% after sliding the previous five months

US consumer prices rebounded by the most in nearly eight years in June, but a resurgence in new COVID-19 cases after the reopening of businesses suggests moderation in demand that could keep inflation muted and allow the Federal Reserve to keep injecting money into the ailing economy.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Exxon resumes drilling in Guyana; local politics battle over the future oil revenue

Exxon Mobil resumed drilling in Guyana last month, underscoring its dedication to the offshore hotspot despite the oil price crash and a messy turn in local politics.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:52 UTC
Canadian investors question Mexican government energy policy, which privileges the state's role

As Mexico celebrated a new trade deal with the United States and Canada on July 1, a group of Canadian energy investors warned their government that Mexico could already be violating the agreement for failing to respect contracts.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:44 UTC
Most of US wore face coverings following recommendations from the CDC

Most Americans wore cloth face-coverings after the government recommended their use in April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a publication released on Tuesday. CDC researchers analyzed data from more than 800 adults in two internet surveys in April and May who reported going outdoors in the past week.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:38 UTC
Trump not interested “right now” on Phase 2 of trade negotiations with China

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday shut the door on Phase 2 trade negotiations with China, saying he does not want to talk to Beijing about trade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:32 UTC
Nestlé and Cargill face demands from slave descendants of Ivory Coast cocoa farms

The US Supreme Court will decide whether American corporations can be sued for alleged human rights abuses occurring abroad under a 1789 law, agreeing to hear appeals by two companies: Cargill Inc and a Nestle SA subsidiary: accused of knowingly helping perpetuate slavery at Ivory Coast cocoa farms.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:28 UTC
Europe opens consultation sessions on how to combat fake news and ensure free and fair elections

The European Commission will this Wednesday seek input from the public and civic bodies on how to combat fake news and ensure free and fair elections, a move that could lead to new rules targeting social platforms such as Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Suriname elects new president replacing four decades of dictator Bouterse

Mercosur associate, Suriname elected a new president Monday, ending the dictatorial rule of Desi Bouterse. Chan Santokhi, an Indian-origin former police chief, won a landslide victory in the general elections conducted in the country in May.
Tuesday, July 14th 2020 - 09:58 UTC
Approval of Argentine president pandemic policies eroding, but concern with the virus is still very strong

Approval of Argentine president Alberto Fernandez handling of the pandemic continued to slide during the last week and is at levels similar to those at the start of the quarantine, according to the latest opinion poll from Poliarquia made public over the weekend in Buenos Aires daily La Nacion.