International

Tuesday, April 18th 2017 - 12:41 UTC
Theresa May plans a snap general election: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not”

United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June. She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum, and supporting her decision, said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.”
Tuesday, April 18th 2017 - 08:43 UTC
South Atlantic airbridge tends to normalize by rerouting to West Africa airports

The Falkland Islands government has made further announcements regarding the South Atlantic Airbridge, which has been rerouted because of the temporary closure of Ascension Island runway, but now seems to be back in track to normalizing via alternative airports in West Africa. Ascenson island, in mid Atlantic, is a crucial call point for the long airbridge to the Falklands.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 12:33 UTC
Post-Brexit: Lloyds Group wants to convert its Berlin branch into a European hub

Lloyds Banking Group has decided to set up a European base in Germany after the UK leaves the EU, according to the BBC. Lloyds has decided to convert its Berlin branch into a European hub, in order to maintain a presence inside the EU, sources told the BBC.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 10:05 UTC
Erdogan declares victory and celebrates, but Turkish opposition advanced they would challenge results

President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in a referendum on Sunday to grant him sweeping powers in the biggest overhaul of modern Turkish politics, but opponents said the vote was marred by irregularities and they would challenge its result.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 08:28 UTC
The era of strategic patience with Pyongyang is over, warns vice-president Pence in Korea

United States Vice President Mike Pence has stared across the demilitarized border between North and South Korea, a day after North Korea's failed missile launch, reiterating that the US “era of strategic patience” with Pyongyang is over. Pence is on the first stop of a four-nation Asia tour intended to show America's allies, and remind its adversaries, that the Trump administration is not turning its back on the increasingly volatile region.
Sunday, April 16th 2017 - 02:03 UTC
UK sponsored Start-Up Games in Santiago to promote innovative businesses

Chile’s most enthusiastic entrepreneurs gathered together for Start-Up Games Santiago at the British embassy, sponsored by the UK Department for International Trade. The initiative helps entrepreneurs and innovative businesses develop their business plan through a variety of programs and training. The event featured a huge variety of companies, from virtual reality, to health drinks to green bicycle initiatives.
Saturday, April 15th 2017 - 09:37 UTC
Trump backtracks: China is not a currency manipulator, and praises Janet Yellen

President Donald Trump has said his administration will not label China a currency manipulator, rowing back on a campaign promise. The US president also left open the possibility of re-nominating Janet Yellen as the head of the Federal Reserve, despite having criticized her.
Saturday, April 15th 2017 - 09:27 UTC
Russia, Syria and Iran warn the US against launching new strikes

Russia, Syria and Iran have warned the United States against launching new strikes on Syria and called for an international investigation into the chemical weapons attack in Syria.
Saturday, April 15th 2017 - 07:39 UTC
China becomes Chile's leading wine market ahead of United States

China overtook the United States in 2016 to become Chile's No. 1 wine market, Angelica Valenzuela, commercial director of Vinos de Chile, said. Wine consumption in China grew 13.8% last year, Valenzuela told reporters at a press conference organized by the Imagen de Chile Foundation, an agency charged with promoting the national brand
Friday, April 14th 2017 - 18:45 UTC
Mercosur and Canada hold talks for a possible trade agreement

Mercosur and Canada re-launched discussions for a “possible trade agreement” this week, following a meeting of technical delegations in Argentina, which currently holds the chair of the South American group, and hosted the round of talks.