Stories for July 14th 2017

Friday, July 14th 2017 - 08:00 UTC
Lula defies conviction and formally launches his presidential candidacy

The former Brazilian president Lula da Silva responded defiantly to his conviction on corruption charges by formally launching his candidacy for next year’s presidential election.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 07:54 UTC
Weak pound helps to boost tourists visiting UK by 21.1%, in first quarter

The weakness of sterling was behind a surge in the number of tourists visiting the UK in the first three months of 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The number of holidaymakers coming to the UK rose by 21.1%, although the number of business visitors declined.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 07:34 UTC
Trump in Paris for Bastille Day parade hints to changes on climate accord

French President Emmanuel Macron said he “respected” Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord but that France would remain committed. The US president visiting France then hinted that his administration could shift its opinion.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 07:29 UTC
Temer manages a first victory to avoid trial over graft charges

Brazilian President Michel Temer looked on track on Thursday to avoid trial over graft charges, after a committee of lawmakers recommended the accusations against him be shelved ahead of a congressional vote. If the matter is put aside, Temer would win some respite.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 07:21 UTC
Venezuelan bishops call for an end to the “inhuman repression” and appeal to the Armed forces

Venezuelan bishops called for an end to the “inhuman repression”, urged the government of Nicolas Maduro to hold elections and to dismantle and censure pro-regime civilian armed groups and also addressed the armed forces recalling they must serve the people, not a regime.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 07:09 UTC
Rogue Venezuelan police pilot emerges in political rally and calls for protests to continue

A rogue Venezuelan police pilot wanted for dropping grenades and shooting at government buildings appeared briefly at an opposition vigil on Thursday night in a surreal twist to the crisis-worn country’s political drama.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 06:47 UTC
Queen admits close allies UK and Spain “did not always see eye to eye” (Gibraltar)

The Queen appears to have acknowledged the thorny issue of Gibraltar in a speech at the King of Spain’s state banquet. In what is likely to be interpreted as a reference to the dispute between Britain and Spain over Gibraltar’s sovereignty, the Queen said the two countries did not always see “eye to eye”.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 06:35 UTC
Minister for exiting EU holds talks with Overseas Territories representatives

UK Minister for Exiting the EU Robin Walker and Foreign Office minister Lord Ahmad met on Wednesday with Overseas Territory leaders and representatives (including the Falkland Islands) to discuss Brexit issues.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 06:15 UTC
Farewell parade for Falklands' outgoing governor; designate arrives in September

A farewell parade for the Falkland Islands outgoing governor, Mr Colin Roberts CVO, will be held on Sunday July 16, on Stanley's Victory Green and Ross Road, according to a release from Gilbert House, seat of the Falklands elected government.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 05:55 UTC
Falklands' post-Brexit concerns on tariffs and politics, outlined to House of Lords

Concerns about tariffs on Falklands exports post Brexit, and political consequences were outlined by a Falklands' representative giving evidence to a House of Lords committee (the European Union Select Committee) last Tuesday.