Stories for September 26th 2014

Friday, September 26th 2014 - 16:44 UTC
Germany takes distance from 'holdouts' controversy and praises Argentina

Angela Merkel’s administration attempted to lower tensions with the Argentine government on Thursday following controversial statements made by German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble regarding the so called 'holdouts' or 'vulture funds' conflict.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 07:44 UTC
Marina Silva pledges economic stability and a “fiscal responsibility council”

Former Environment Minister Marina Silva, one of the two main contenders in Brazil's Oct. 5 presidential election, said on Thursday that, if elected, she will not embark on any “adventure” in economic policies.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 07:37 UTC
“Falkland Islands” on British Overseas Territory passport front cover

The Falkland Islands British Overseas Territory Citizen passport book is to be changed to include ‘Falkland Islands’ on the front cover, it was agreed a few weeks ago.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 07:10 UTC
Falklands' representatives at Labor party conference

Falkland Islands representatives attended the Labour party conference in Manchester which extended from 21/24 September and on Sunday will be present in Birmingham for the Conservatives conference until next Wednesday.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:56 UTC
Colombian court orders mining companies to return land to aboriginal tribe

Colombian legal tribunal has ordered 11 companies to halt gold-mining operations in a 50,000-hectare reserve in the northwest of the country and return the land to the native tribe that previously lived there.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:42 UTC
US expands marine reserve in the Pacific to three times the size of California

US President Barack Obama has signed a memorandum to expand a vast marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument will become the largest network of oceanic protected areas in the world.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:34 UTC
Colombia and FARC disclose copies of agreements reached at peace talks

Colombia's government and Marxist inspired FARC rebels have released copies of previously unpublished agreements reached at peace talks to end five decades of war, providing a glimpse of accords that could make up a final deal.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:26 UTC
Argentina tightens security on all air flights: requested info must be delivered 72 hours before take off

The Argentine government announced that airlines for both commercial and non commercial flights will be required to deliver further information of its passengers to the National Migrations Office, the AFIP tax bureau, Airport Police and Civil Aviation National Administration (ANAC).
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:20 UTC
Pope Francis removes Opus Dei bishop accused of protecting pedophile priest

Pope Francis has dismissed a conservative Paraguayan bishop who was accused of protecting a priest suspected of sexually abusing young people in the United States, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:03 UTC
Pacific alliance anticipates incorporation of new full members in the near future

In the near future the number of full members belonging to the Alliance of the Pacific will increase, but the block will continue with its realistic and pragmatic approach with no intent of a political group, said Peruvian president Ollanta Humala next to his peers from Chile, Colombia and Mexico, in New York, during a meeting hosted by Bloomberg.