Stories for 2022

Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Colombia turns to the left in historic vote

Colombian voters have taken a turn for the left following Sunday's historic support for Senator Gustavo Petro, who has been singled out in recent polls as the favorite to win the May 29 presidential elections.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
EU Parliament votes to end “golden passports”, allowing rich individuals to buy EU citizenship

The European Parliament voted last week an end to the so called “golden passports”, extended by some members of the EU to rich individuals, in this case mainly Russian oligarchs.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands' 40th Anniversary: Type 21 Club Frigate Association joins Royal British Legion event

Plymouth-based Type 21 Club Frigate Association will be taking part in the Falkland Islands 40th Anniversary event at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire on 14th June 2022, organized by the Royal British Legion.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
New President of Armenia sworn in despite opposition

The fifth President of Armenia since its independence from the Soviet Union has been sworn in Sunday during a National Assembly ceremony held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan. The currently war-torn Ukraine is also a former Soviet republic.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
The IMF's Agreement with Argentina Could Be a Game Changer

By Joseph E. Stiglitz and Mark Weisbrot – After long pushing failed belt-tightening policies, the International Monetary Fund has agreed to a deal that will allow Argentina's government to pursue a pro-growth strategy. The task now will be to manage the inevitable shocks that will come from today's tumultuous global economic environment.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
A very special Commonwealth Day: 54 countries celebrate 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II reign

Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honoring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Russians blamed for the killing of US reporter in Ukraine

US film reporter Brent Renaud was killed Sunday in Ukraine when his vehicle was hit at a checkpoint just outside Kyiv, specifically in Irpin.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Nuncio expelled from Nicaragua, opposition leader found guilty

Vatican authorities have condemned over the weekend the decision by Nicaragua's regime of Commander Daniel Ortega to expel the nuncio from Managua. The Central American government's measure was enacted a week ago but not until this weekend was it made public, it was reported.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Presidents of Bolivia, Peru discuss bilateral issues while in Chile

The Presidents of Peru -Pedro Castillo Terrones- and Bolivia -Luis Arce Catacora- held a private meeting in Santigo de Chile on the sides of Gabriel Boric Font's inauguration to discuss the possibility of supplying Peru with LPG, among other issues.
Monday, March 14th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Nicaragua announces new deep-water port in Bluefields

Nicaragua is to build a deep-water seaport in Bluefields, according to an announcement made last week by Virgilio Silva, chairman of the National Port Company.