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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:46:00 GMT
Krill surveys in South Georgia conducted by fishery patrol MV Pharos SG
The second of six winter krill surveys in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is underway. The first winter krill survey was completed successfully on board the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands fishery patrol...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:45:00 GMT
Draupadi Murmu to become India's next president
India, the country slated to have the world's largest population by the end of the year, and a member of BRICS, Thursday announced the name of the person to become the next head of state.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:11:00 GMT
Ukraine, Russia agree on safe corridor for wheat exports
Russian authorities and dignitaries from the Kyiv government are to sign Friday the first deal since the beginning of the war in February. Brokered by Türkiye, the belligerent states will agree in Istanbul on safe corridors th...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:59:00 GMT
Argentina creates differential exchange rate for foreign travelers
Argentina's monetary authorities Thursday launched an initiative whereby foreign tourists may sell up to US$ 5,000 through official banking channels at a rate as close as possible to the so-called “blue” dollar.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:27:00 GMT
Brazil of Hope alliance makes Lula's candidacy official
A coalition including the Workers' Party (PT) of Brazil Thursday launched the presidential ticket of Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin for the October 2 elections, where incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro is the ma...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:20:00 GMT
Uruguay refuses to sign Mercosur Summit's joint statement
The Government of Uruguay Thursday refrained from signing the joint document penned at the Mercosur Summit in Asunción, on the grounds that it lacked any mention of flexibilization, which the Luis Lacalle Pou administration ne...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:08:00 GMT
Biden with mild symptoms after testing positive for covid-19
US President Joseph Biden may not have cancer but he did test positive for COVID-19, the White House House announced Thursday, just one day after denying the head of state had admitted to having a life-threatening condition.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:55:00 GMT
Ukraine's President told no appearance at Mercosur Summit possible
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenski was told to change his plans after seeking to make a virtual appearance during Thursday's Mercosur Summit in Asunción.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:15:00 GMT
Falklands' Governor designate Alison Blake swearing in ceremony on Saturday
The Swearing in Ceremony for the Falkland Islands Governor Designate, Ms Alison Blake CMG will take place in the Court and Assembly Chamber on Saturday 23 July 2022, commencing at 09:00 hrs. Invited guests only will attend this...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:10:00 GMT
Brazilian prosecution begins accusation against gang that shipped cocaine to Europe in fruit containers
Brazil's Federal Prosecution Service formally accused eighteen of belonging to criminal gangs involved in sending cocaine in fruit containers to Europe through the port of Salvador, north of the country. With Operation Deconta...



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