Stories for June 2016

Wednesday, June 8th 2016 - 08:14 UTC
Hillary claims Democratic presidential nomination and appeals to Sanders supporters

Hillary Clinton claimed the United Stated Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday night after decisive victories in the New Jersey and New Mexico primaries, and quickly appealed to supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont to unite with her against Donald J. Trump.
Wednesday, June 8th 2016 - 08:05 UTC
Merkel appeals to UK voters: “I personally wish for Great Britain to stay part of the European Union”

Angela Merkel broke her silence during the referendum campaign to warn that Britain would find itself isolated and weakened in trade talks outside the European Union. The German chancellor, who has not commented since David Cameron named the referendum date in February, said that a place at the bargaining table for the single market and international trade deals were reasons for Britain to remain in the EU on June 23.
Wednesday, June 8th 2016 - 07:55 UTC
Falklands program for anniversary of Liberation Day 2016

To mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, the following program has been arranged for Tuesday 14 June 2016.
Wednesday, June 8th 2016 - 07:49 UTC
Spanish Socialists could be knocked out to third place in 26 June repeat election

Spain's anti-austerity party Podemos and its allies could leapfrog the Socialists in this month's repeat general election to become the country's main opposition, three polls released over the weekend.
Wednesday, June 8th 2016 - 07:31 UTC
Brazilian prosecution asks for the arrest of senior figures of Temer's government

Brazil's political crisis heated up Tuesday, as authorities reportedly sought the arrests of senior figures behind the push to impeach suspended president Dilma Rousseff, accusing them of obstructing a corruption probe, according to the country's leading newspapers. This happens less than two months to go before Rio de Janeiro hosts the Summer Olympics.
Wednesday, June 8th 2016 - 07:09 UTC
Falklands/Malvinas issue: Malcorra promises to follow on Ban Ki-moon's steps

Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra said on Tuesday that if elected as United Nations next Secretary General she will follow on Ban Ki-moon steps when it comes to the Falklands/Malvinas issue, and downplayed the fact of her nationality in reference to the dispute.
Tuesday, June 7th 2016 - 23:57 UTC
Rate hikes likely, but some reports remain 'disappointing', admits Fed chief Yellen

Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday that interest rate hikes are likely on the way because “positive economic forces have outweighed the negative” for the United States now that risks from earlier this year have diminished.
Tuesday, June 7th 2016 - 09:34 UTC
Hillary Clinton captures Democrat presidential nomination, (with super-delegates), says AP survey

Hillary Clinton became the first woman to capture the presidential nomination of one of the United States major political parties on Monday night, according to an Associated Press survey of Democratic super-delegates, securing enough of them to overcome a bruising challenge from Senator Bernie Sanders and turn to a brutal five-month campaign against Donald J. Trump.
Tuesday, June 7th 2016 - 09:10 UTC
Nothing bogus about Continental Shelf claims

By Osvaldo N Mársico (Chairman of COPLA) (*) - In my capacity as the head of the COPLA National Committee on Argentina’s Continental Platform at the Foreign Ministry, I would like to refer to the letter of Professor Peter Willets published last Saturday (Mercopress) concerning the outer limit of the Argentine continental shelf and clarify some mistakes and misconceptions evident in Professors Willets’ letter.
Tuesday, June 7th 2016 - 09:04 UTC
Ex Total top engineer named Argentina's YPF CEO

Argentina's state oil company YPF said on Monday it has named Ricardo Darre chief executive officer, as the company makes leadership changes under the new pro-business government.