Stories for October 21st 2012

Sunday, October 21st 2012 - 06:19 UTC

Massive protest in central London against public spending cuts and higher taxes

Protestors march in Central London. (Photo EPA)

Thousands of British protesters marched through central London on Saturday against public spending cuts and tax rises enacted by a government fighting accusations it is run by an upper-class elite that ignores the plight of recession-hit voters.

Sunday, October 21st 2012 - 06:11 UTC

Argentina evacuates impounded frigate; Monday Timerman begins lobbying at the UN

Sombre faced ministers Puricelli and Timerman making the announcement (Photo TELAM)

The Argentine government ordered on Saturday the evacuation of the naval training frigate ARA Libertad impounded in Ghana by international creditors, following the warning made on Friday that complaints would be taken to the UN over the controversy.

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