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Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:50:00 GMT
Why Commonwealth summit in Rwanda won't be the re-launch some were expecting
Leaders of some 54 countries – from Africa, Europe, Asia, and Southern America – have converged on Kigali, Rwanda, until 25 June for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Philip Murphy, a professor of Commonwealth ...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:41:00 GMT
Farewell program for governor Nigel Phillips CBE, who leaves July first
His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE will be leaving the Falkland Islands on Friday 1 July 2022 at the end of his tour of duty. The following arrangements have been put in place for his farewell.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:42:00 GMT
Third suspect arrested, five others at large in Phillips/Araújo murder
Brazilian authorities have confirmed that following scientific assessments, British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenist expert Bruno Araújo Pereira were killed in Amazonia "with typical hunting ammunition." Forensic experts...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:40:00 GMT
EU diplomat warns Paraguay needs to avert becoming a narco-state
The European Union's Ambassador in Asunción Monday said he feared Paraguay could end up turning into a narco-state if proper measures are not taken.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:55:00 GMT
Third-time lucky Petro to lead Colombia's turn to the left
Colombia elected a leftist government this Sunday for the first time after the second round of elections. Gustavo Petro, candidate of the Historical Pact coalition, will be the country's next president after a ballotage with go...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:54:00 GMT
Alberto Fernández accuses opposition of seeking political gain from 747 case
Argentine President Alberto Fernández Saturday argued the opposition had tried to make a political gain out of the Venezuelan-Iranian aircraft scandal by linking it “with such painful events as the AMIA bombing.”

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:38:00 GMT
Indigenist protesters in Ecuador clash with police
Protesters adhering to the indefinite strike called for by the indigenist group Conaie clashed with Ecuadorian authorities Sunday in places such as Orellana, Pastaza, and Sucumbios, it was reported. It was the seventh day of no...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:21:00 GMT
Galician fishing companies demanding an increase in fuel bonus for the vessels
The Galicia fishing lobby from Puerto Marin, Opromar, is complaining it is suffering the impact of sustained increase in fuel prices and is demanding action from the Spanish government.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:15:00 GMT
WHO lifts "endemic" distinctions regarding monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to suppress all distinctions between endemic and non-endemic countries regarding monkeypox, it was announced Saturday. The move seeks to facilitate the development of a "unified r...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:01:00 GMT
Paraná downspout better but still below historical levels
According to the latest report from Argentina's National Water Institute (INA), the situation with the downspout of the Paraná River has improved significantly but it is still below historical figures.



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