Stories for 2018

Monday, September 24th 2018 - 09:18 UTC
Brexit: Labour conference expected to vote keeping “all options on the table”

British Labour party members are to vote on keeping “all options on the table” on Brexit, including possibly campaigning for a new referendum at their conference. Party power brokers have agreed on the wording for Tuesday's motion on what the party should do about Brexit if it cannot get a general election.
Monday, September 24th 2018 - 09:17 UTC
Brazil's colored community sponsors Black & Black network to promote its political candidates

In Brazil's general elections approach, a new social network is gaining traction aimed at giving greater visibility to black candidates while highlighting anti-racism initiatives in the country tainted by racial prejudice. Black & Black, which has 100,000 users -- in a population of more than 200 million -- aims to “connect the demands and narratives of the world's black population” and to ensure that “black people get the prominence they deserve.”
Monday, September 24th 2018 - 09:15 UTC
Petrobras plans to increase output 10% next year to some 2.3 million bpd

Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras aims to raise output as much as 10% to around 2.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2019 and cut net debt by US$10 billion, according to Chief Financial Officer Rafael Grisolia. The world’s most indebted oil company is on course to reduce debt to US$ 69 billion by the end of this year despite falling short of its US$ 21 billion asset sales target, Grisolia pointed out.
Monday, September 24th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Iran blames US for terrorist attack; “look at the mirror” replies ambassador Nikki Haley

The US ambassador to the United Nations has dismissed Iran's assertion that Washington and its Gulf allies are to blame for a deadly attack at a military parade and says Tehran should look closer to home. Before leaving for the United Nations on Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused other countries, including the US, of provoking the attack killed 25 people and wounded 60 on Saturday.
Monday, September 24th 2018 - 08:58 UTC
Panama registry of 'Aquarius 2' migrant rescue ship ended; “taxi service” is over says Italian home secretary

The Aquarius 2 migrant rescue ship, the last of its kind operating in the central Mediterranean trafficking route, was told by the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) on Sunday that it will have its registration withdrawn. The boat is currently at sea with 58 survivors on board.
Monday, September 24th 2018 - 08:30 UTC
Sir Alan Duncan praises the longstanding business links between UK and Chile

A delegation of over 500 investors and businesspersons, as well as officials from the Chilean government, participated on 6 to 7 September in the 13th version of ChileDay. This 2 day event held in London at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office promoted the Chilean financial market to a UK audience.
Monday, September 24th 2018 - 08:16 UTC
Almost two million Argentines out of a job in the second quarter of 2018

Almost two million Argentines are without a job, more precisely 1,999,387 according to the latest unemployment report from the county's stats office, Indec. In effect unemployment rose in the second quarter to 9.6%, from 8.7% a year ago, making it the highest figure in twelve years.
Saturday, September 22nd 2018 - 08:53 UTC
Argentine Peso strengthened for the third straight day on Friday

Argentina’s peso strengthened for the third straight day on Friday, driven by optimism that the government would sign a revised financing deal with the International Monetary Fund to include stricter fiscal measures and faster cash disbursements.
Saturday, September 22nd 2018 - 08:47 UTC
New battle front for Brexit: revocation of Article 50 addressed to the European Court

The European Court will be asked if the UK can unilaterally revoke its Article 50 request to leave the European Union, following a “bombshell” ruling from Scotland’s highest court. In what campaigners described as a “case that could decide the fate of the nation”, the Court of Session in Edinburgh announced it would refer the question on to the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU).
Saturday, September 22nd 2018 - 08:43 UTC
Compromise over Brexit is “still possible” says Tusk, while PM May demanded more respect from the EU

European Council President Donald Tusk has said a compromise with the UK over Brexit is “still possible”, after Theresa May warned she was prepared to walk away from talks. In a statement, Mr. Tusk said he was a “true admirer” of the PM.