Stories for 2020

Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Venezuelan gold: High Court rules UK “unequivocally recognizes” Guaidó as president of the country

The British High Court ruled on Thursday that the UK government “unequivocally recognized” Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as president of the country.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:49 UTC
Venezuela back steps on its decision to expel the EU ambassador

Venezuela has reversed its decision to expel the European Union’s ambassador to Caracas ordered by President Nicolas Maduro, a statement said on Thursday, ending a tit-for-tat diplomatic row.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:48 UTC
Falklands: two-week quarantine period is legal requirement for anybody arriving in the Islands

A two-week quarantine period for anyone arriving in the Falklands has become a legal requirement, following on the introduction of regulations on the issue, this week by the Islands' Executive Council.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:48 UTC
US prosecutors file a lawsuit to seize gasoline aboard four tankers heading to Venezuela from Iran

United States prosecutors filed a lawsuit to seize the gasoline aboard four tankers that Iran is trying to ship to Venezuela, the latest attempt by the Donald Trump administration to increase economic pressure on the two U.S. foes.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:14 UTC
Mexican president support slips on growing discontent with the economy and security management

Support for Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador slipped to a new low in June as discontent mounted over his management of the economy and security, two years after he won office, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:11 UTC
Encouraging industrial production pick up in Brazil during May

Industrial production in Brazil rose 7% in May, official figures showed on Thursday, the second-biggest monthly increase ever as activity started to pick up following two months of stricter lockdowns to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:07 UTC
Johnson calls on Britons to behave on “Super Saturday” when pubs reopen

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge Britons to act responsibly when pubs reopen this weekend, warning that businesses, livelihoods and the future of the whole economy depend on it.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:02 UTC
UK/EU post Brexit negotiations remain stalled and “serious divergences remain”

Britain and the European Union (EU) failed to make progress in talks on post-Brexit relations this week due to major differences and called off a one-on-one meeting between their chief negotiators, officials said on Thursday.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 07:51 UTC
Mayor coup by British police after cracking criminal world encryption EncroChat

British police said on Thursday they had carried out their biggest operation ever, arresting “iconic” figures and smashing thousands of conspiracies including murder plots after infiltrating a communications service used by criminals.
Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 07:33 UTC
Offshore assets from 84 million bank accounts reach 10 trillion Euros, OECD

Authorities in nearly 100 countries saw 10 trillion Euros (US$ 11.2 trillion) in offshore assets come to light last year due to the automatic exchange of details for 84 million bank accounts, the OECD revealed this week.