International

Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 09:13 UTC
Argentina cancels exhibition match on Saturday in Jerusalem

The football exhibition match between Israel and Argentina slated for Saturday in Jerusalem has been canceled, Israel's embassy in Argentina confirmed early Wednesday, citing unspecified 'threats and provocations' against star player Lionel Messi.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 08:45 UTC
China and Argentina reinforce financial links with increased currency swap arrangement

Argentina is looking to expand an existing currency swap arrangement with China, as Buenos Aires looks to stabilize the economy one month after applying for financial aid from the International Monetary Fund. In an interview with the Financial Times, Argentina’s Chief of Cabinet Marcos Peña, said “we have an active swap with China that the previous government left us and we will try to make it bigger.”
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 08:41 UTC
Argentina's national team cancels audience with Pope Francis

Argentina's national team have cancelled an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, the Holy See has announced. The Albiceleste are preparing for the World Cup and have been training in Barcelona since May 31.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 08:22 UTC
Boxer Mayweather and Messi, world's top earning athletes, according to Forbes ranking

United States boxer Floyd Mayweather has regained his title in the Forbes rankings of the world's top 100 earning athletes. He earned US$ 275m for his boxing match in August against UFC star Conor McGregor, who is number four on the US business magazine's list.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 07:51 UTC
OAS reiterates call for Falklands dialogue and praises Argentine constructive approach towards inhabitants of the Malvinas

The Organization of American States, OAS, general assembly which concluded on Tuesday in Washington with strong statements condemning Venezuela and calling for peace and understanding in Nicaragua, also included a statement on the Malvinas Islands submitted by Argentina.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 07:32 UTC
UN is asking you, companies and civil society groups to help to clean up our environment

Humans are both creatures and molders of their environment, which gives them physical sustenance and affords them the opportunity for intellectual, moral, social and spiritual growth.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 07:26 UTC
World Environment Day: Beat Plastic Pollution

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres message on World Environment Day:”A healthy planet is essential for a prosperous and peaceful future. We all have a role to play in protecting our only home, but it can be difficult to know what to do or where to start. That’s why this World Environment Day has just one request: beat plastic pollution.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 07:15 UTC
Mexico announces retaliatory tariffs in US Republican strongholds

Mexico has announced new tariffs on US products in response to Donald Trump's decision to impose steep duties on imports of steel and aluminum. The list includes whisky, cheese, steel, bourbon, and pork. Analysts say the tariffs are designed to hit US Republican strongholds ahead of mid-term elections in November.
Tuesday, June 5th 2018 - 07:51 UTC
Argentine cabinet chief honors all Falklands' conflict fallen at St Paul's cathedral in London

Argentine cabinet chief Marcos Peña honored all combatants fallen during the Falkland Islands conflict and laid a wreath at the crypt in London's St Paul Cathedral, which remembers the 1982 South Atlantic war.
Tuesday, June 5th 2018 - 07:20 UTC
Fresh Conservative attacks on Theresa May and her Brexit “negativity”

Theresa May has been hit with fresh Conservative attacks on her leadership as she attempts to steer the UK through Brexit. Former Cabinet Minister Priti Patel accused the Prime Minister and Chancellor Philip Hammond of “negativity” as they attempt to lead the country out of the European Union.