International

Wednesday, November 14th 2018 - 07:24 UTC
Visiting FA Representative XI beats Falklands team and a British Forces XI side

An England Football Association Representative XI played a Falkland Islands team and a British Forces XI over the weekend. The match against the Falklands' team on Saturday saw the FA side win 3-1 with the team captained by Mitchell Parker. Both matches were played at the Stanley Community School field.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 21:58 UTC
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi no longer deserving of Amnesty International award

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, once deemed worthy of Amnesty International's highest honour, was stripped the the human rights organization's Ambassador of Conscience Award, which she received in 2009, due to “shameful betrayal of the values she once stood for,” it was announced Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 13:29 UTC
Combatant buried in the Falklands is taken back by the family to Argentina

Next 5 December for the first time in 36 years the remains of an Argentine combatant buried in the Falkland Islands will be returned to the province of Córdoba where his family lives. Air Force Captain Luis Darío José Castagnari remains lie in a grave at the Argentine military cemetery in Darwin, and in a special ceremony, with members of his family, will be flown back to Argentina.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 13:06 UTC
Roger Waters accused of anti-Semite by Jewish institutions in Argentina

Jewish institutions in Argentina have launched a campaign against British singer Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd front-man. Waters’ Us +Them tour has been travelling around Latin America for the last month.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 12:49 UTC
British tourists should not be afraid visiting Argentina, minister tells UK

Argentine Security minister Patricia Bullrich rejected the UK's latest report on security in Argentina arguing there are “no reason for a change of the country's status” regarding possible terrorist attacks during the coming G20 leaders summit, scheduled to be hosted at the end of the month in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 08:24 UTC
Genius creator of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Hulk dies at 95

Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died on Monday. He was 95.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 08:13 UTC
Wide differences in antibiotic use between countries, says new data from WHO

New data published by WHO reveals wide differences in consumption of antibiotics in different countries. For the first time, WHO has collated data on antibiotic consumption for human health care from 65 countries and areas.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 07:47 UTC
UK and EU negotiators must reach an agreement by Wednesday evening

UK ministers have been told “judgment day is coming” over Brexit as the UK and EU strive for a deal within 48 hours. Officials are trying to hammer out an agreement on the terms of the UK's exit by Wednesday to enable EU leaders to agree it by the end of the month.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 07:08 UTC
The pound falls to US$ 1.286 in Monday trading on Brexit uncertainty

The pound has sunk in volatile trading after reports that a Brexit deal was near were downplayed by UK officials. Downing Street said “substantial issues” still need to be resolved as negotiators try to secure an agreement over the UK's exit from the EU.
Tuesday, November 13th 2018 - 06:49 UTC
Brexit talks “immensely difficult” and are “now in the endgame” admits Theresa May

Negotiations over the UK's departure from the EU are “now in the endgame”, Theresa May says. Addressing the Lord Mayor's Banquet in the City of London, the prime minister said the talks were “immensely difficult”, but the sides were working “through the night” to make progress.“This will not be an agreement at any cost,” the PM added.