Politics

Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 09:36 UTC
Pre-trial detention imposed on Uruguayan torturing physician

Uruguay's Judiciary placed physician Carlos Suzacq Fiser under pre-trial detention for his alleged involvement in torture practices exerted by the military dictatorship (1973-1985) against prisoners, it was reported Friday in Montevideo.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 09:31 UTC
Evacuation of Brazilians from Gaza Strip through Egypt greenlighted

Brazilians wishing to leave the Gaza Strip will be allowed to do so Saturday through the Rafah crossing after Egypt greenlighted the move, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira confirmed Friday, according to Agencia Brasil.
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 06:35 UTC
The Hamas trap; the Arab world has abandoned Palestinians to their fate

By Gwynne Dyer - If you are wondering why Hamas launched its all-out assault on Israel on Saturday, I wrote it right here last week. “The Arab world has basically abandoned the Palestinians to their fate, whatever that may be. Six Arab countries have established diplomatic ties with Israel and several more, including Saudi Arabia, are on the brink of doing so.”
Saturday, October 14th 2023 - 06:30 UTC
Infantry Patrol Competition in the Falklands' capital Stanley

Starting on Saturday, 14 October 2023, until 22nd October, the British Army Roulement Infantry Company currently stationed at Mount Pleasant Complex will be running a patrol competition mainly through the capital Stanley.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 10:03 UTC
Lula asks Israeli president for humanitarian corridor

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday thanked his Israeli colleague Isaac Herzog during a telephone conversation for the assistance provided to the South American country's mission evacuation people from the war-torn area, Agencia Brasil reported. The Workers' Party leader also condemned the “terrorist” attacks perpetrated by the Hamas group.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 09:26 UTC
Argentina: “Blue” dollar falls back after illegal exchange parlors raided

The “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar pierced the AR$ 1,000 threshold downward and closed Thursday at AR$ 980 after law enforcement raids at unofficial exchange parlors led to at least six people arrested ahead of the 4-day weekend, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 08:49 UTC
September's inflation hits new monthly ceilings in Argentina

Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) Thursday announced that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) went up 12.7% in September, thus hitting an all-time monthly high since 1991, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 08:26 UTC
Forty one years since the Falklands Task Force Parade in the heart of London

The Falklands Task Force Parade took place on 12th October 1982, in London, and a few months since the Liberation of the Islands from the Argentine invasion and occupation. The salute to the Task Force encompassed a military parade, with military bands and contingents through the City of London.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:43 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly sends message of support to the people of Israel

The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has condemned the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, and has sent a message of support to the people of Israel at this very difficult time.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:32 UTC
EU warns Zuckerberg and Musk over the spread of disinformation on the Hamas/Israel conflict

The European Union has warned Mark Zuckerberg over the spread of “disinformation” on Meta's social media platforms after Hamas' attack on Israel. It told Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, that it “has 24 hours” to respond and comply with European law.