Stories for 2017

Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 06:27 UTC
South Korean elects human rights lawyer as president; pledges to increase contacts with Pyongyang

The newly elected president of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, is due to be sworn in after a decisive election victory. The 64-year-old human rights lawyer, known for his liberal views, has vowed to unify a divided country.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 06:12 UTC
Pivotal moment for Brazil: Lula and Judge Moro meet for the first time in a courtroom

When Brazil's former President Lula da Silva and Judge Sergio Moro meet for the first time in a courtroom on Wednesday, contrasts and stakes could hardly be greater. One is the country's most popular president ever and the front-runner in next year's election - a former union leader who still whips up crowds with his fiery and folksy oratory.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 05:56 UTC
Democrats outraged by Trump's sacking of FBI chief in the midst of the Russia investigation

US Democrats said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump´s firing of FBI director James Comey may be an effort to undermine the investigation of possible collusion between his team and Russia, demanding an independent investigation.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 05:39 UTC
Galicia will receive Euro 100 million to promote the seafood canning industry

The president of the Government of the Spanish region of Galicia, Alberto Núñez Feijoo, announced a strategic plan for the canning industry that will consolidate the sector in the gourmet markets and maintain Galicia as world leader in the field.
Wednesday, May 10th 2017 - 05:28 UTC
Qatar Airways, the FIFA official airline through the year 2022

A new partnership between FIFA and the Qatar state-run airlines was announced. As part of the agreement Qatar Airways will be an Official Partner and the Official Airline for the world soccer body. The 2017 and 2021 Confederation Cups and the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are included in the partnership. The 2022 World Cup will be hosted by Qatar.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:57 UTC
Macri receives Italian president to boost “unique” links and EU/Mercosur talks

President Mauricio Macri met on Monday midday with his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, who is in Buenos Aires on the first official visit by an Italian president to Argentina in 16 years. The two leaders underlined the unique links between Italy and Argentina and announced the re-launching of diplomatic and trade relations.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:41 UTC
Cristina Fernandez meets Greek leaders, cuts short European tour: no Oxford visit

Argentine ex president Cristina Fernandez met on Monday with Greek parliament speaker Nikos Voutsis and Prime minister Alexis Tsipras, as part of the first leg of her trip to Europe where she travelled following authorization from magistrates, and depositing a significant bail, since she has been indicted in several cases.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:17 UTC
Lula's five hurdles before he can ensure a comeback in the 2018 election

Lula da Silva, Brazil's hugely influential leftist president between 2003-2010, faces no fewer than five court cases, each of which could thwart his dream of a comeback in 2018. On Wednesday he is due to appear before Brazil's top anti-corruption judge, Sergio Moro, to face charges that he was given a luxury apartment as a bribe.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 07:04 UTC
Mercosur and Japan resume talks on trade and investment opportunities

Mercosur and Japan resumed trade negotiations and exchanged data on the state of their respective agendas regarding the IV chapter of the bilateral dialogue. and reaffirmed their commitment to continue with the talks. The delegations met in Buenos Aires at the foreign ministry, chaired by Argentina which currently holds the pro tempore chair of Mercosur.
Tuesday, May 9th 2017 - 06:49 UTC
Next challenge for Macron: the 'abstention' party will have strong representation in the next legislative

Emmanuel Macron has been elected president of France with 65.5% of the vote, beating the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, according to official estimates. But the abstention rate - at 25%- is the highest since 1969. After a campaign packed with shocks, dirty tricks and invective,