International

Friday, January 26th 2018 - 07:41 UTC
Falklands' 26-competitor team to Commonwealth Games in Australia

The Falkland Islands will be sending a team of 26 competitors and officials to the 21st Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast Australia in April. Two sports will be represented: badminton and various shooting disciplines and the whole event will run from April 4 -15.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 10:06 UTC
EU leaders warn on nationalism and call for global cooperation ahead of Trump's speech

European leaders warned at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday against a return to nationalism, with France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Angela Merkel calling for more global cooperation to harness the forces of globalization.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 10:03 UTC
Treasury Secretary tells Davos US welcomes a weakening dollar

The U.S. dollar extended its recent rout to hit three-year lows on Wednesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he welcomed a weakening in the dollar. Fears of protectionist trade policies by the United States had already pushed the greenback to a three-year low, and Mnuchin’s remark at the annual Davos summit of business and political leaders pushed it down further.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 09:47 UTC
Macri meets EU leaders in Davos; Argentina sells research reactor to Holland

Argentine president Mauricio Macri held on Wednesday a meeting with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in which they discussed German investments in Argentina through Private-Public Partnership (PPP).
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 09:30 UTC
Commercial fishing by-catch exposure controversy in New Zealand

New Zealand's fishing industry has found itself at odds with conservationists over whether or not the public should be allowed to see the realities of commercial fishing. In the waters around New Zealand - as many countries - animals including sea birds, dolphins, penguins and sea lions are routinely ending up in commercial fishing nets along with the intended catch.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 09:13 UTC
Falklands will cease to accept the old UK £10 note on Monday 30 April 2018

The Bank of England has recently introduced a new, more secure UK £10 banknote. The phasing out of the old UK £10 note will take effect in the Falklands as well.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 06:39 UTC
Macri and Putin in Moscow reaffirm Argentina/Russia strategic relationship

Argentine President Mauricio Macri and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, signed on Tuesday a declaration aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation during a press conference at the Kremlin. Macri told Putin that he hoped this marked the first of many visits to the Russian capital and highlighted their countries’ mutual interests.
Thursday, January 25th 2018 - 06:19 UTC
Chinese foreign minister in Uruguay to promote trade and investments

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Uruguay on Tuesday night for a three-day official visit which includes meetings with his peer Rodolfo Nin Novoa, president Tabare Vazquez and holding a round of talks to promote trade and discuss the possibility of a bilateral agreement.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 09:28 UTC
Trudeau and Merkel, most respected global leaders; Trump and Putin, with highest disapproval

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel are viewed as the most respected globally, while U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin saw the highest disapproval ratings.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018 - 08:56 UTC
WHO confirms Dr. Carissa Etienne second term as regional director for Americas

The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 142nd session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Carissa Etienne for a second term as WHO Regional Director for Americas.