International

Friday, May 17th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
World's leading modern architect IM Pei dies aged 102

IM Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died, the New York Times reported on Thursday. He was 102.
Friday, May 17th 2019 - 09:29 UTC
Beijing cancels major pork order from the US; China a leading market for US hog industry

The same week United States President Donald Trump announced sweeping increases on tariffs against Chinese goods, Chinese buyers dropped orders for 3,247 metric tons of US pork - the biggest cancellation in more than a year, according to US Department of Agriculture data released on Thursday.
Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:55 UTC
Theresa May agrees to step down in early June, says chair of the 1922 Committee

British Prime Minister Theresa May will set out a timetable for her departure in early June after the latest attempt to get her Brexit deal approved by parliament, the chairman of a powerful Conservative committee said on Thursday.
Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
“Of course I'm going for it...” for Tory leadership, pledges Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson, the face of the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union, said on Thursday he will be standing as a candidate to replace Prime Minister Theresa May as Conservative leader.
Friday, May 17th 2019 - 08:14 UTC
EC fines five leading global banks €1.07bn for rigging foreign exchange markets

Five banks have been fined €1.07bn (£935m) by the European Commission after traders clubbed together to rig the foreign exchange market. Four banks in the “Banana Split” cartel - Barclays, RBS, Citigroup and JP Morgan - were fined €811m in all.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 14:58 UTC
Argentina does not recognize UK as a coastal state but will jointly address high seas catches in the South Atlantic

Foreign minister Jorge Faurie strongly denied in Congress on Wednesday that the Argentine government was ready to “handover” the disputed Malvinas Islands to the British, and likewise defended the current proximity policy of president Mauricio Macri administration towards the South Atlantic issue.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
“Malvinas Veterans are increasingly recognized for their valor and courage”

The Argentine Army Chief of Staff said he perceives a greater recognition from society towards Malvinas veterans, and this recognition, with time, is increasing. Lieutenant General Claudio Pasqualini made the statement at Wednesday's traditional meeting of the Buenos Aires Rotary Club, which on this occasion had another special guest at his table, British ambassador Mark Kent.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Falklands' Fortuna exploring the European market for Illex squid

Falklands' fishing company Fortuna Ltd and their Taiwanese partners Go-Rising exhibited at the Brussels seafood show last week.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:41 UTC
Xi promises a far more open China to the world, despite the trade dispute with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that his country will be even more open to the world and debunked the notion of a “clash of civilization ”, even as his country remains mired in a trade war with the United States.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:35 UTC
Mrs. May faces a 1922 Committee challenge demanding she steps down

Theresa May flies back to London on Thursday morning to once again face colleagues seeking to oust her, as she struggles to find a way to pass her Brexit deal. Returning from Paris, where she joined world leaders pledging to boost internet safety on Wednesday, she will meet with rank-and-file Conservative Party members who want her to set a roadmap for quitting.