International

Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Pakistan shows downed Indian pilot; New Delhi demands his release

India has demanded the release of a fighter pilot shot down by Pakistan warplanes in a major escalation between the two nuclear powers over Kashmir. Video showing the pilot, blindfolded and with blood on his face, was shared by Pakistan's information ministry. India described the images as a “vulgar display of an injured personnel”.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:15 UTC
US trade deficit widens sharply in December: imports increase, exports drop

The US trade deficit widened sharply in December as slowing global demand and a strong dollar weighed on exports, another sign that economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter. Other data from the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed new orders for US-made goods barely rose in December and business spending on equipment was much weaker than previously thought, pointing to a softening in manufacturing activity.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
China's manufacturing activity shrinks for a third straight month in February

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a third straight month in February, sinking to its worst performance in three years as the economy slows and the US trade war bites, official data showed on Thursday. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a gauge of factory conditions, came in at 49.2 for the month, down from 49.5 in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 08:42 UTC
Birth of Sir Shackleton commemorated by South Georgia with new crown coins

The government and treasury of the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands issued on 26 February new crown coins that commemorate the birth of the famous explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 08:23 UTC
Investigation into Odebrecht corruption network in the Netherlands

Prosecutors raided locations across the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the alleged use of shell companies to distribute US$ 100 million in bribes on behalf of Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht SA.
Thursday, February 28th 2019 - 07:15 UTC
Jeremy Corbyn tells Parliament Labour will support another EU referendum

Jeremy Corbyn says Labour will back another EU referendum after his alternative Brexit plan was again defeated in the Commons. But the Labour leader said he will also continue to push for “other available options” including a general election.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 21:23 UTC
Boeing and Embraer partnership now approved

The proposed strategic partnership between Boeing and Embraer was approved today by Embraer’s shareholders during an Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held at the company’s headquarters in Brazil.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Brexit deadline: Mrs May promises a vote on delaying UK's withdrawal

Theresa May has promised MPs a vote on delaying the UK's departure from the EU or ruling out a no-deal Brexit, if they reject her deal next month. Mrs. May made a statement to MPs about Brexit on Tuesday, amid the threat of a revolt by Remain-supporting ministers
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 08:54 UTC
North Korea could thrive as Vietnam, “and very quickly, if it would denuclearize,” Trump said

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet this Wednesday for their second summit, betting their personal relationship can break a stalemate over the North's nuclear weapons and end more than 70 years of hostility.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019 - 08:34 UTC
Brexit: Gibraltar supports revoking Article 50 and remaining in the EU

The best Brexit outcome for Gibraltar would be for the UK to revoke Article 50 and remain in the European Union, the Gibraltar Government said on Tuesday. No.6 Convent Place was reacting after Prime Minister Theresa May accepted for the first time that the UK may not leave the European Union on March 29, offering MPs a chance to vote to delay Brexit if her deal is rejected again next month.