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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:40:00 GMT
Thousands of Argentines march 46 years after coup d'état
Tens of thousands of Argentines marched again to Buenos Aires’ Plaza de Mayo (Mayo Square) on Thursday, 46 years after the coup d'état that installed a dictatorship responsible for tens of thousands of disappearances, exiles...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:55:00 GMT
UN calls for early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change on World Meteorological Day
The UN set an ambitious five year deadline on Wednesday for countries to ensure that citizens worldwide are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the UN chief announced, marking World Me...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:31:00 GMT
Uruguay's economy grows 4.4% in 2021, Central Bank says
According to a study by Uruguay's Central Bank released Wednesday, the country's economy has grown 4.4% in 2021, despite all COVID-19 restrictions. The new figures show a recovery from 2020's fall due to the sanitary measures i...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMT
Signy Research station 75th anniversary; RRS Sir David Attenborough visit
This week RRS Sir David Attenborough visited South Georgia arriving at the upgraded wharf for the first time at King Edward Point marking a new chapter for polar science

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMT
WHO Ukraine report: 28 days of war, 64 verified attacks on health care, and 18 million people affected
One month of war has had a devastating impact on Ukraine’s health system, severely restricted access to services, and triggered an urgent need to treat trauma injuries and chronic conditions. Destroyed health infrastructure a...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMT
Falklands' War Mapping Project expected to begin this month at Mount Tumbledown
Waterloo Uncovered, the groundbreaking charity that combines archaeology with veteran care and recovery, will be visiting the Falkland Islands this month to begin the first intensive archaeological survey of its battlefields.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:29:00 GMT
Third dose of vaccine mandatory to lead normal life in Peru
Peruvian health authorities Wednesday announced the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed for people willing to enter public buildings and indoor private spaces effectively April 1.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:22:00 GMT
Chile's to become “plurinational” state under new Constitution?
Chile's Constitutional Convention has agreed to redefine the country as a “Plurinational State” which will also recognize the self-government of native peoples, it was announced Wednesday in Santiago.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:16:00 GMT
Falklands launches consultation on Marine Managed Areas to conserve the Islands marine environment
The unique marine environment of the Falkland Islands is important to the community and is vital in supporting biodiversity and the economy of the Islands. As part of the role in caring for and managing our marine environment f...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:16:00 GMT
Madeleine Albright dead at age 84 after battling cancer
Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman ever to hold that office, has died Wednesday after losing her battle to cancer, at age 84.



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