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‘Life Goes On’ After Brazil Riots But Problems Must Be Tackled: Supreme Court Justice

By Catarina Demony Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes walks at the Supreme Court building following Brazil’s anti-democratic riots, in Brasilia, Brazil, January 10, 2023. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes LISBON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Brazil must make sure it addresses the problems that led to the riots in Brasilia last month, including the “politicisation” of the police […]

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Argentina Unveils New 2,000-Peso Banknote as Inflation Bites

By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News A new 2,000-peso banknote will be issued in Argentina in response to soaring inflation, the country’s central bank (BCRA) has confirmed. The new note – which will be worth $11 (£9) officially – comes after consumer prices jumped by nearly 95% in the 12 months to the end of December. […]

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s Ex-President Attended Election Plot Meeting – Senator

A Brazilian senator has said the country’s former leader, Jair Bolsonaro, was at a meeting about a plot to keep him in power. Marcos do Val has alleged he was asked to get the head of the electoral authority to compromise himself to discredit the presidential election. Mr Bolsonaro narrowly lost October’s vote, prompting unsubstantiated […]

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Man killed Wednesday evening in Basseterre

A young male in St Kitts lost his life last evening in Central Basseterre following a shooting incident at a business place. Police have disclosed that the incident occurred around 10 pm The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Sylvester Crossley of Half Way Tree. Crossley is the third homicide in the Federation for 2023. […]

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REUTERS WORLD NEWS: India’s Adani group shares sank, Rus missile Ukraine deaths, Nichols funeral, More

  Hello Adani’s market losses top $100 billion, Shell’s profit more than doubles to a record $40 billion, and Microsoft rolls out a ChatGPT-powered Teams Premium by Linda Noakes Business & Markets A man walks past a screen on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai, India, February 1, 2023. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni […]

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Việt Nam,Trinidad & Tobago Establish Diplomatic Relations

The two sides expressed their delight at the official establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, affirming that this is a memorable first step, opening up a multifaceted cooperation relationship between the two nations. HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Trinidad & Tobago officially established diplomatic relations on Wednesday (New York time), eyeing further […]

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Trinidadian Among Caribbean Supreme Court Women Jurists Making History in New York

By CMC News Trinidad-born jurist, Wavny Toussaint, has become the first woman and person of color to serve as a presiding judge in New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Term. The Second Department, for the 2nd, 11th and 13th Judicial Districts made history with a bench comprising all women. The other members appointed are Associate Justices […]

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St. Kitts and Nevis Envoy Vows Support for Taiwan’s International Inclusion

Taipei, Feb. 2 (CNA) Saint Kitts and Nevis will continue to advocate for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization, the country’s ambassador to Taiwan has said. Speaking with CNA earlier this week, Ambassador Donya L. Francis said the strong ties forged following Saint Kitts […]

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Magnitude 5.0 Quake Shakes Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck south of the Dominican Republic early Wednesday morning, jolting people from their beds. The quake occurred in waters southwest of the capital of Santo Domingo at a depth of 28 miles (45 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No immediate damage was reported. […]

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Brazilian Navy Will Sink ‘Ghost’ Aircraft Carrier In Deep Water

BRASILIA, Feb 1 (Reuters) – A decommissioned 1960’s aircraft carrier has been floating offshore for three months since Turkey refused it entry to be scrapped there will be sunk in the Atlantic Ocean in waters under Brazil’s jurisdiction, the Brazilian Navy said on Wednesday. The 32,000-tonne Sao Paulo carrier had been towed by a tug […]

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