Stories for 2020

Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:23 UTC
Brexit is a “historic warning sign”, the reaction from Paris on EU reforms

Brexit is a “historic warning sign” for the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron said hours before Britain's departure from the EU, adding that it meant “we need more Europe”.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Trump's acquittal of the impeachment trial any moment with solid Republican Senators' support

The US Senate on Friday voted against calling witnesses and collecting new evidence in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, clearing the way for Trump's likely acquittal in the coming days.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Coronavirus restrictions announced for the cruise industry

On advice from the Cruise Lines International Association and health officials, Carnival Cruise Line has announced new restrictions due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This also comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency as the virus continues to spread not just in China but around the world and the numbers keep on going up.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 08:01 UTC
Colombian peace accord rapidly failing as ex guerrillas are murdered

More than 100 Colombian former left-wing guerrillas and their family members have left an area designated for them following the murder of 12 fellow ex-rebels elsewhere in the country, the FARC said on Friday.
Saturday, February 1st 2020 - 07:53 UTC
Trump lifts restrictions on deployment of landmines, the “non persistent” models

President Donald Trump on Friday lifted US restrictions on the deployment of landmines, saying a new generation of high-tech explosives would improve security for US forces. In the latest reversal of a policy of his predecessor Barack Obama, Trump gave the green light to so-called “non-persistent” landmines that can be switched off remotely rather than staying in the ground forever.
Friday, January 31st 2020 - 20:55 UTC
Man convicted for trying to steal the Magna Carta at Salisbury Cathedral

A man who tried steal an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta, considered to be one of the most important documents in the history of democracy, from an English cathedral was found guilty on Thursday of criminal damage and attempted theft.
Friday, January 31st 2020 - 10:59 UTC
Argentine president meets Pope Francis, and later Italian premier and president

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez is in Italy, the first leg of his tour of Europe, which begins Friday with an official visit to Pope Francis, and Italian leadership, after which he will concentrate on trying to renegotiate the country's burdensome national debt.
Friday, January 31st 2020 - 10:26 UTC
Debate triggers in EU as to how the €12-billion hole left by UK will be filled

When Britain leaves the European Union at midnight on Friday (Jan 31) the bloc loses the second-biggest net contributor to its budget, leaving a €12-billion (US$13-billion) hole in its finances.
Friday, January 31st 2020 - 10:23 UTC
State of emergency in Australia's capital surrounded by bushfire

Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire beyond the control of firefighters.
Friday, January 31st 2020 - 10:10 UTC
Bitterly divided Britain abandons European Union; Johnson message calling for unity expected

Britain this Friday, 31 January ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a new - but still uncertain - chapter in its long history.