Stories for June 29th 2017

Thursday, June 29th 2017 - 21:36 UTC
Chile Day 2017 speech by Sir Alan Duncan

Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan spoke of the strength of the UK-Chile relationship, our historical ties and common values. Chile Day's objective include strengthening ties between the City of London and representatives from Chilean capital markets
Thursday, June 29th 2017 - 08:17 UTC
LGBTI Diversity Flag hoisted in Chilean city of Punta Arenas

The diversity flag was hoisted Wednesday on Mount La Cruz in Punta Arenas, Chile's southernmost city, as part of the celebration of the International Gay Pride Day (LGBTI) by the Iguales Foundation. Similar ceremonies were held all over the world, including the Magallanes Region Government House, over 2,000 kilometers south of Santiago.
Thursday, June 29th 2017 - 01:41 UTC
Mystery police helicopter pilot jumps into the limelight in Venezuela... and vanishes

It is still unclear whether Oscar Perez is either a revolutionary officer standing up against Nicolás Maduro's régime or part of a government-sponsored montage as he drops grenades onto the Supreme Court building from his hijacked helicopter and makes video announcements that he and his fellow “nationalist” men will defend their country.

Chile Day 2017 speech by Sir Alan Duncan