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Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:32:00 GMT
Argentine scientists plant sapling of Newton's tree to celebrate Researcher's Day
A sapling of Sir Isaac Newton's apple tree has been planted in Argentina's Science Park as part of the festivities marking the April 10 Researcher's Day held by the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICE...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:24:00 GMT
New York Subway shooting leaves many injured; assailant at large
At least 17 people were injured after an unidentified gunman opened fire in the New York subway Tuesday morning, in what appears to have been the doings of a "lone wolf," according to local media reports. The perpetrator was no...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:12:00 GMT
New pricing system puts Brazil closer to joining OECD, says Guedes
Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Tuesday said his country was a step closer to joining the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) after a new transfer pricing system was introduced.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:06:00 GMT
British PM and Finance Minister fined in "party-gate" scandal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tuesday apologized to the people for his involvement and that of his staff in the so-called "party-gate" scandal, which consisted basically of holding private meetings and celebrations while...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:55:00 GMT
Fitch Ratings believes the Lacalle Pou coalition has sufficient political capital to face challenges and much needed reforms
The ruling coalition of Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou expects to use its political capital following victory in the 27 March referendum which rejected overturning a third of his government's program, enacting reforms in ...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:50:00 GMT
763 Uruguayans volunteered to fight for Argentina during Falklands conflict, reveals Senate bill
Senators from the Uruguayan opposition coalition Frente Amplio are sponsoring a declaration in support of Argentina and its Falkland Islands' claim, recalling at the same time that 763 Uruguayans, from a very miscellaneous back...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:16:00 GMT
Chile: Santiago braces for emergency water rationing
Local authorities in the Chilean capital have announced a water-rationing program to cope with shortages stemming from 13-year-old droughts, it was announced Monday in Santiago.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:13:00 GMT
Brazil gaining ground in the US beef market: main exporter in first two months of 2022
Brazil in the first two months of this year became for the first time ever, the main supplier of beef to the United States. In January the US took 45,400 tons of Brazilian beef and in February 25,600, totaling 71,000 tons, ahea...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:11:00 GMT
Price of diesel in the Falklands increases to 80p a liter
The price of diesel in the Falkland Islands has risen. Gareth Goodwin from Stanley Services was quoted by Falklands Television saying volatility risen from the war in Ukraine following the Russian invasion has caused disruption...

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:09:00 GMT
Falklands oil company shares skyrocket following extension of license
Argos Resources shares surged 23% to 2.4p on news that the Falkland Islands government extended its second term PL001 license. The Falklands Islands-based explorer will not need to commit to any additional work to be granted th...



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