Stories for December 2017

Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 10:23 UTC
Poll shows that 49% of Irish republic favor a united Ireland

A new poll has found just under half of the Republic's voters want a united Ireland. The results revealed on Irish television Live on Monday night showed 49% in favor, 29% against, and 22% of respondents saying they 'Don't Know'.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 10:15 UTC
No elections until “vulgar sanctions” against Venezuela are lifted, warns Maduro

Venezuela said future elections in the country would only take place once U.S. sanctions against top ranking officials and its finances are lifted, in a sign from the government that next year’s presidential vote is at risk.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 09:56 UTC
Several members of Temer's party charged with money laundering and criminal association

Brazil’s prosecutor general officially presented money laundering and criminal association charges against six people, including a former federal minister and a congressman, Brazilian media reported on Monday evening.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 09:19 UTC
Honduran electoral authorities agree to a recount of 5.000 polling stations

Honduran electoral authorities on Tuesday agreed to opposition demands for a recount of returns from more than 5,000 polling places, representing almost 30% of all voting sites in last week’s disputed presidential election.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 09:12 UTC
Two men charged in London with terror offenses including a plot to kill PM May

Two men were charged Tuesday in London with terror offenses over an alleged plot to kill British Prime Minister Theresa May, according to British government officials. Both will appear before a court Wednesday in the British capital in connection with what officials say was a conspiracy to launch a suicide-knife attack on Downing Street, the official home of the prime minister.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 08:53 UTC
Three men charged in Malta with murder of anti corruption journalist Caruana Galizia

Three men were charged in Malta on Tuesday with murder in connection with a car bomb blast that killed anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a statement read in court said.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 08:44 UTC
Russia banned from Winter Olympics: “systematic manipulation” of the anti doping system

Russia has been banned from the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics after the IOC found evidence of an “unprecedented systematic manipulation” of the anti-doping system that has led to a series of suspensions for the country’s athletes in recent months.
Wednesday, December 6th 2017 - 08:21 UTC
Trump scheduled to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital; Arab allies warn of the consequences

US President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and direct the State Department to begin the lengthy process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the city, according to senior Trump administration officials. The announcement, which is expected at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday, comes amid global condemnation of the move.
Tuesday, December 5th 2017 - 14:06 UTC
Bitcoin and other virtual currencies on Scotland Yard radar because of money laundering

The anti-money laundering regulations should be updated to include Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, the UK Treasury has said. The Metropolitan Police says criminals are using crypto-currency cash machines to launder money in London.
Tuesday, December 5th 2017 - 14:01 UTC
Brazil opens areas for exploration and production of oil and gas

Brazil's National Agency for Oil, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) announced the areas for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas to be made available as part of a new, permanent-offer system. The move covers 846 blocks of 13 sedimentary basins, adding up to some 285,400 square kilometers.