Stories for April 2019

Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
IMF cuts global 2019 growth; suggests rich countries should prop their economies

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its global economic growth forecasts for 2019 and warned growth could slow further due to trade tensions and a potentially disorderly British exit from the European Union.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 09:07 UTC
China pledges to further open its economy in strategic talks with the EU

China on Tuesday said it would push further to open its economy and deepen ties with the EU, which has grown increasingly wary of Beijing's influence in Europe. EU Council president Donald Tusk hailed Beijing's new commitments at an EU-China summit in Brussels as a “breakthrough” with both sides committed to globalization and pursuing international rules.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:53 UTC
New president says World Bank urgent challenges are addressing poverty and climate change

Newly-installed World Bank President David Malpass spent his first day at the global lender on Tuesday hammering home the message that the most urgent issue facing the bank is addressing global poverty. President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the bank appeared eager to distance himself from his past attacks on the institution and stressed the support he has received from developing nations and from staff.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:47 UTC
Torrential rain kills ten in Rio and leaves the city in a state of emergency

Torrential rain left at least 10 people dead in Rio de Janeiro, officials said on Tuesday, as emergency workers rescued people trapped by the downpour and clean-up efforts gathered pace.
Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
Mrs. May pleads support from Berlin and Paris for a Brexit extension deadline

British Prime Minister Theresa May toured Berlin and Paris on Tuesday to plead for an extension to the deadline for Brexit, which looked increasingly likely to be approved by EU leaders at a crunch meeting in Brussels.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 20:07 UTC
Falkland Islands appoints new Representative in the UK

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Tuesday the appointment of Richard Hyslop as the new UK Representative, succeeding Sukey Cameron MBE who retires from the post in October 2019, after 36 years of service within FIG, 29 of which were as UK Representative.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Argentina's Peso takes a rest after a hectic week but the country risk shoots to its highest this year

Latin American stocks were flat on Monday, partly subdued by delays in important pension reform in Brazil, while currencies in the region rose against a weak dollar but Argentina's peso hovered around record-low levels on political uncertainty and the highest country risk so far this year.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
Florencia Kirchner's lawyer presented her medical history and address in Cuba

The defense of Florencia Kirchner presented before the Federal Oral Court 5 in charge of the “Los Sauces” case, her complete medical record and her residence address in Cuba on Monday, as requested by the Argentine Justice.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 07:41 UTC
Gibraltar prepares for European elections because of Brexit delays

The Gibraltar Parliament unanimously passed legislation to enable Gibraltar to vote in the European election in May should this become necessary because of delays to Brexit. The parliament approved an amendment to primary legislation to ensure the electoral register for the European Union election is ready despite the short window of time available.
Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 07:30 UTC
PM May off to meet Merkel and Macron before EU summit

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday started a last-minute flurry of European diplomacy that includes visits to Paris and Berlin as she prepares for a make-or-break Brexit summit. Still struggling to get her EU divorce deal through parliament, May is hoping European Union leaders will agree on Wednesday to delay Brexit for a second time to stop Britain crashing out of the bloc two days later.