Stories for March 2017

Wednesday, March 1st 2017 - 16:34 UTC
UK government could face defeat on the Brexit bill in the House of Lords

The government of Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a first defeat for its Brexit bill in the House of Lords later. Peers are expected to agree to amend the draft legislation to protect the rights of EU citizens living in the UK.Home Secretary Amber Rudd had sought to reassure members that EU nationals' status would be a priority once Brexit talks begin.
Wednesday, March 1st 2017 - 13:26 UTC
Falklands: Argentine human rights/political delegation to the Islands with a message of peace and dialogue

At least fourteen human rights, social, religious and political leaders from Argentina are planning to travel to the Falkland Islands in mid March hoping to meet Islanders with a message of peace and dialogue. The delegation includes Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, 1980 Peace Nobel Prize, Nora Cortiñas, founder of one of the several branches in which the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo are split, and members of the Memory Commission, according to reports from Buenos Aires.

UK government could face defeat on the Brexit bill in the House of Lords