Stories for May 3rd 2013

Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 07:01 UTC
UN Rapporteur insists in criticizing Argentine ‘politicization’ of the Judiciary

United Nations expert on magistrates and solicitors independence again expressed concern on Thursday about the laws contained in the Argentine government-promoted judicial reform which might lead to the “politicization” of the judiciary branch.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 06:41 UTC
Cristina Fernandez wins slander case in Rome: she did not go on a shopping spree

President Cristina Fernández said she would like to see “some more justice in Argentina” after referring to a court case she won against an Italian newspaper which in 2008 claimed that while in Rome she went on an extravagant shopping spree: “Hunger and dolce vita in Rome”.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 06:11 UTC
Obama supports new Mexican drugs security policy to cut down on killings and violence

President Barack Obama gave his blessing to a new security arrangement with Mexican leader Enrique Peña Nieto, in which Mexico will make reducing violence a priority over hunting drug cartel kingpins in the war against organized crime. The two presidents said they also want to step up trade and business ties that have been overshadowed by the battle against drug trafficking.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 06:09 UTC
Venezuelan opposition formally challenges Maduro’s victory in April’s snap election

The Venezuelan opposition on Thursday challenged the results of last month's presidential poll won by the late Hugo Chavez's successor, further muddying an already messy transition to life without the divisive leader. The formal challenge was done with the Supreme Court, despite allegations the tribunal is loaded with pro-Chavez judges and certain to reject the challenge.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 05:48 UTC
Falklands: Cristina Fernandez leads ceremony to honour 323 crewmembers from torpedoed ‘General Belgrano’

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez honoured the memory of the 323 crew members from the cruiser “General Belgrano” who lost their lives during the Malvinas war, “today, 31 years ago” and described the British torpedo attack on the vessel as “a criminal and coward action”.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 05:44 UTC
Malvinas dispute ‘will only end when Argentina has full, definitive possession of the Islands’, insists Puricelli

The Malvinas cause will only come to an end when Argentina has definitive possession of the Islands, said Argentine defence minister Arturo Puricelli during a military ceremony to remember the 31st anniversary of the loss of cruiser ‘General Belgrano”, during the Falklands’ conflict torpedoed on 2 May 1982 by a Royal Navy submersible with the loss of 323 lives.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 03:29 UTC
Falkland Islands as oil-producing country: boon or blight?

For some, the prospect of the Falkland Islands becoming an oil-producing country creates exciting visions of opportunity, while for others it seems like a nightmare. What is certain is that oil, like sheep and fishing before it, will inevitably bring changes to both our wealth and our way of life.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 03:16 UTC
Falklands’ delegation to IAATO round in Chile satisfied with contacts and praise for organizers

The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, IAATO, with over a hundred member organizations held in April its latest annual meeting in Punta Arenas, Chile with a numerous delegation from the Falkland Islands attending given the growing economic significance of the cruise industry and Antarctica tours.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 03:00 UTC
Ban Ki-moon on World Press Freedom Day: “When it is safe to speak, the whole world benefits.”

United Nations officials issued a call to action to ensure the safety of journalists in every country, echoing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who declared; “When it is safe to speak, the whole world benefits”.
Friday, May 3rd 2013 - 02:41 UTC
Freedom of the press in the America exposed to violence and intimidation from governments

Violence, intimidation and polarization still obstruct reporting in Americas says the 2013 Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index which was released in anticipation of the World Press Freedom Day, May 3 (*). The report states that the ranking of most countries is no longer attributable to dramatic political developments and this year’s index is a better reflection of the attitudes and intentions of governments towards media freedom in the medium or long term.