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Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 22:31 UTC
Argentina through to Qatar 2022 quarterfinals

Argentina and The Netherlands are to clash on Dec. 9 in the first quarterfinal match of the Qatar 2022 football World Cup after beating Australia 2-1 and the United States 3-1 respectively Saturday, on the first day of the knockout competition.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 10:06 UTC
US: Trump to pardon Capitol Hill rioters if elected in 2024

Former US President Donald Trump promised to pardon those who attacked Capitol Hill and have been convicted of “conspiracy” and “sedition” for their violent attempt to prevent the Senate from ratifying Joseph Biden's victory in the elections.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 07:45 UTC
Biden wants to talk to president elect Lula; US officials on Monday travel to Brazil to arrange a White House meeting

Sometime this month, probably after 12 December Brazilian president-elect Lula da Silva will be meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House. The news was confirmed in Washington and in Lula's headquarters.
Thursday, December 1st 2022 - 10:50 UTC
US blocks sugar imports from Dominican Republic, claiming abusive labor conditions

Imports of crude sugar from a company in the Dominican Republic will be blocked at all U.S. ports after the alleged use of forced labor in its production, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week.
Thursday, December 1st 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Prisoner swap between Venezuela, US, a “normal” thing, says Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Wednesday said the recent prisoner swap with the United States was a “normal” process, despite controversies around the event.
Wednesday, November 30th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Leaders of the attack US Congress found guilty of “seditious conspiracy”

United States far-right Oath Keepers militia leader Stewart Rhodes, was found guilty on Tuesday of “seditious conspiracy” along with one lieutenant, Kelly Meggs, for their roles in the US Capitol riot raid on 6 January last year.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
US poultry farms forced to eliminate 50,5 million chickens because of avian flu

More than 50,5 million birds in US poultry farms have been slaughtered because of outbreaks of avian flu among flocks in over forty states, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Two US cruise passengers drown during a Zodiac excursion in Antarctic waters

Two United States cruise passengers drowned in Antarctica during a tour in a semi-rigid inflatable Zodiac boat, which capsized for reasons still to be determined. Fortunately, other passengers on board were rescued on time from the frigid waters.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:44 UTC
Goldfajn chosen new IDB boss

Brazil's Ilan Goldfajn was elected Sunday as the new head of the Interamerican Development Bank (BID), it was reported in Washington DC.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Five people dead after shooting at gay club in US

At least five people were killed and 25 others were injured shortly before midnight Saturday at a gay bar in the US State of Colorado, where a shooting took place at 11.57 p.m. local time.