International

• Monday, September 4th 2017 - 07:06 UTC

  Merkel steaming ahead to a fourth term following prime-time debate with her rival

  

  Three weeks before elections, Angela Merkel appeared to powering ahead on Monday to a possible fourth term as chancellor of Germany, after her rival Martin Schulz failed to halt her advance in a crucial televised debate. Sunday's prime-time TV clash had been billed as Schulz's last chance to sway millions to his cause and halt a devastating popularity slide.

• Monday, September 4th 2017 - 06:57 UTC

  Reception in UK embassy for Uruguayan Chevening scholars

  

  The British embassy in Uruguay organized a pre-departure event for the Chevening scholars who will study masters degrees at UK universities in 2017-18. After a presentation on the Chevening experience and what awaits them upon their arrival in the United Kingdom, the ambassador offered a reception for them and their families, authorities, alumni and members of the Graduates from British Universities Association, GBUA.

• Sunday, September 3rd 2017 - 01:49 UTC

  “No progress” on Brexit UK/EU Brussels talks: both sides hold on to their positions

  

  A row over the Brexit divorce bill has dominated the latest round of talks between the UK and the European Union, with both sides in the Brussels negotiations voicing their frustrations. Brexit Secretary David Davis said there had been a “tough” discussion over the fee Brussels wants the UK to pay to settle its obligations after British officials challenged the legal basis of the demand.

• Sunday, September 3rd 2017 - 00:12 UTC

  Falklands youths and adults learning ball hockey with Canadian coaches

  

  Experienced Canadian coaches Gary Slavin and Dave Weloy have made the journey across the globe to coach Falkland Islands youths and adults in the sport of ball hockey. Organized by Marcus Morrison, the trip was funded by the Shackleton Scholarship Quality of Life Awards, and the pair visit under the auspices of the International Street & Ball Hockey Federation.

• Saturday, September 2nd 2017 - 13:14 UTC

  UK ambassador hosts 35 young Argentines awarded Chevening scholarships

  

  British Ambassador Mark Kent welcomed at his Residence the group of young Argentines who were awarded Chevening scholarships. Ambassador Kent joined members of the Chevening Alumni Association of Argentina and local authorities in wishing a safe and successful trip to the scholarship holders.

• Saturday, September 2nd 2017 - 12:08 UTC

  St Helena/South Africa commercial weekly flights begin this month

  

  The British Overseas Territory, BOT, St Helena Government and Airlink have announced that the sale of tickets for flights to St Helena Island will commence early in September 2017.Airlink will operate a weekly service between St Helena and Johannesburg and St Helena and Cape Town (via the stopover at Windhoek International Airport in Namibia).

• Friday, September 1st 2017 - 14:28 UTC

  August inflation in Euro zone reaches 1.5%; Unemployment unchanged at 9.1%

  

  The inflation rate in the Euro zone rose to a higher-than-expected 1.5% in August, according to Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office. The preliminary estimate for the month was up from July's rate of 1.3%.

• Friday, September 1st 2017 - 13:34 UTC

  Meat packing giant JBS names independent advisory board for its US branch

  

  JBS USA, a unit of São Paulo, Brazil-based meat packing giant JBS SA, has formed an independent advisory board that will provide counsel to the company’s executive leadership on corporate governance, government and regulatory affairs and other matters.

• Friday, September 1st 2017 - 13:19 UTC

  Theresa May in Japan for a round of trade, Brexit outcome and defense talks

  

  British Prime Minister Theresa May is in Japan for a round of trade and security talks. During her stay, the Mrs. May will hope to further along progress over an “ambitious” trade deal with Japan ready for when Britain quits the European Union.

• Friday, September 1st 2017 - 12:57 UTC

  Welsh Labour supports party's decision for a soft Brexit and single market

  

  A Welsh Member of Parliament who quit Labour's shadow cabinet rather than back the bill to trigger Brexit has welcomed the party's call to stay in the single market temporarily. Cardiff Central MP Jo Stevens said Labour was “shifting in the right direction” on relations with the EU.